Small-Town Operator Grows Big: 10 units opened in 2020 with 8 more on the way
Small-town operator Sajib Singha grows his revenue by 20-30% in 2020, opening 10 new units and planning to open 8 more.
· Franchising.com· February 9, 2021
Company
Papa Johns — page 19
Papa Johns is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 696 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor and former CFO Ravi Thanawala are named in a securities class action lawsuit alleging the company misled investors about its strategic transformation progress [[2026-10-29 Papa John’s CEO, former CFO named in securities class action (ad4e68)]]. * Papa Johns is offering a limited-time Jack-o'-Lantern Pizza for Halloween, available from October 19 to November 1, 2026, at participating restaurants in Canada [[2026-10-19 Papa Johns Summons a Halloween Favourite The Jack-o’-Lantern Pizza Returns (aa2b68)]]. * The QSR pizza category has gained share from the at-home pizza market, with QSR pizza now accounting for 45% of total pizza spending, a 3.1% increase compared to 2019 [[2026-10-22 QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle (7cac02)]]. * Papa Johns is promoting its The Works pizza, a Handcrafted Specialty Pizza loaded with seven premium toppings, available for a limited time starting at $10.99 for a medium and $13.99 for a large [[2026-09-23 Papa Johns The Works Pizza Seven Premium Toppings in One Perfect Bite (a16818)]]. * Papa Johns has partnered with Walmart to offer delivery of its pizzas, sides, and desserts using Walmart Express Delivery [[2026-09-11 Papa Johns to offer delivery from Walmart (d4855d)]]. * Papa Johns is investing in new technology to improve operations and sales, including a rebuilt digital platform and a new point-of-sale system from PAR Technology [[2026-09-15 How technology is powering Papa Johns’ turnaround (8b6c8a)]]. * Papa Johns has refranchised 28 corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando market to longtime franchisee Wade Oney, bringing his total portfolio to 120 units [[2026-09-01 Papa Johns Refranchises 28 Restaurants in Orlando Area (6a262f)]]. * Domino's has a quiet strength in having few closures, with only 95 locations closed over the past nine years, and its new unit openings are actual expansion rather than replacements [[2026-09-15 One quiet Domino's strength few closures (61455b)]] Filed under Restaurants / Pizza.
Also known as Papa John's International, Papa John's USA, Papa Johns USA, Inc.
- Todd Penegor
- Rob Lynch
- Ravi Thanawala
- Amanda Clark
- Jenna Bromberg
- Shivram Vaideeswaran
- Mark Gabrovic
- Chris Lyn-Sue
Papa John’s Announces Special End-of-Year Bonus For Front-Line Corporate Team Members
Papa John’s announces a special end-of-year bonus for approximately 14,000 front-line corporate team members, totaling approximately $2.5 million.
· Franchising.com· December 22, 2020
Papa John’s Announces New Epic Stuffed Crust
Papa John's announces new Epic Stuffed Crust, enhancing its original fresh crust with extra cheese and hand-stuffed for an epic experience.
· Franchising.com· December 17, 2020
Fazoli’s Executes Franchise Deal to Introduce Craveable Italian Dishes to DFW
Fazoli’s executed an area development agreement with Sajib Singha to open three locations throughout the DFW metroplex, with the first slated to open in the second half of 2021.
· Franchising.com· November 19, 2020
From Papa John’s Pizza to Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: How Eric Danver Became A Successful Multi-Unit Franchisee with Two National Brands
Eric Danver, a multi-unit franchisee, discussed his experiences with franchising and growing a business.
· 1851 Franchise· November 9, 2020
Papa John’s Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results and New $75 Million Share Repurchase Program
Papa John's announces its third-quarter 2020 financial results and a new $75 million share repurchase program, demonstrating the brand's commitment to value creation and confidence in its future.
· Franchising.com· November 6, 2020
Biscuit Belly Launches National Franchise Program
Biscuit Belly launches its national franchise program, expanding its innovative fast casual breakfast and brunch concept to new markets.
· Franchising.com· October 13, 2020
Kentucky's Economic Outlook
Kentucky's economy has varied by region, with manufacturing being the greatest income producer, but eastern Kentucky having little manufacturing activity.
· 1851 Franchise· October 12, 2020
CKE Restaurants Hires New Chief Financial and Chief Technology Officers, as It Continues Its Impressive Brand Performance
CKE Restaurants hires Lance Tucker as CFO and Phil Crawford as CTO.
· Franchising.com· September 23, 2020
CKE Restaurants brings two franchise veterans on board to promote ongoing performance
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· Global Franchise· September 23, 2020
Papa John’s announces new international HQ located in Milton Keynes, U.K.
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· Global Franchise· September 18, 2020
HB Restaurant Group Signs Agreement For 49 More Papa John's
HB Restaurant Group signs a 49-store development agreement with Papa John’s, expanding its growth strategy in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey.
· Franchising.com· September 17, 2020
Papa John’s announces largest development deal in more than 20 years
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· Global Franchise· September 15, 2020
Papa John’s Announces Significant Development Deal To Expand In Philadelphia Area
Papa John's announces a significant development deal to expand in the Philadelphia area, partnering with HB Restaurant Group.
· Franchising.com· September 10, 2020
Papa John’s And Dole Packaged Foods Team Up, Providing Pineapple Pizza Lovers With The High-quality Ingredients They Know And Love
Papa John's partners with Dole Packaged Foods to offer high-quality ingredients to customers.
· Franchising.com· September 2, 2020
KFC Appoints Director of Equity and Inclusion to Address Racial Inequities
KFC appointed a director of equity and inclusion to address racial inequities and develop policies to promote equity and diversity.
· 1851 Franchise· August 27, 2020
Papa John’s Reports Continued Strong August Sales in North America, With Significant International Acceleration
Papa John’s continued strong August sales in North America, with international business gaining momentum, driven by product innovation and customer satisfaction increases.
· Franchising.com· August 25, 2020
Papa John’s New Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia Brings The Heat – But Not The Mess – Of Traditional Chicken Wings
Papa John’s introduces a new Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia, a menu item featuring grilled chicken, onions, and buffalo sauce, available with optional Jalapeño Popper Rolls.
· Franchising.com· August 24, 2020
Domino’s Pizza plans to hire 20,000 U.S. team members to serve ongoing demand
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· Global Franchise· August 18, 2020
GF podcast: Amanda Clark of Papa John’s
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· Global Franchise· August 17, 2020
Papa John’s Announces Second Quarter 2020 Results And Provides Preliminary Estimated Comparable Sales For July
Papa John’s announces second quarter 2020 results and provides preliminary estimated comparable sales for July, with CEO Rob Lynch commenting on the company’s performance during the pandemic.
· Franchising.com· August 6, 2020
Yum! Brands Records 40% Year-Over-Year Increase in Digital Sales
s 50,000 restaurants were temporarily closed. Since that peak, the corporation has reopened all but 2,500 units.
· 1851 Franchise· August 3, 2020
Papa John’s Announces Quarterly Dividend
Papa John's International declares a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per common share, payable August 21, 2020.
· Franchising.com· August 3, 2020
Stories from the Covid-19 Front Lines: Q&A with Multi-Brand Franchisee Eric Danver
A multi-brand franchisee shares his experiences operating Papa John's and Hand & Stone during the Covid-19 pandemic.
· Franchising.com· August 1, 2020