Before His Downfall, John Schnatter Built a Pizza Empire
John Schnatter, founder of Papa John's, built a pizza empire before his downfall.
· 1851 Franchise· February 26, 2020
Company
Papa Johns — page 21
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 Fourth Quarter 2019 Results And Provides 2020 Outlook
Papa John's reports Q4 2019 loss of $0.18 per share, with 3.5% North America sales growth
· Franchising.com· February 26, 2020
Kick Up Your Pizza Order With Papa John's Freshly Baked Jalapeño Popper Rolls
(BUSINESS WIRE) - Feb. 24, 2020 - Papa John’s today launched its new Jalapeño Popper Rolls, featuring the spicy kick of jalapeño mellowed by creamy Philadelphia® Cream Cheese, all wrapped in Papa John’s original six-ingredient, fresh, never-frozen dough.
· Franchising.com· February 24, 2020
Experienced Industry Leader Amanda Clark Joins Papa John’s As Chief Development Officer
(BUSINESS WIRE) - Feb. 17, 2020 - Papa John's International, Inc.
· Franchising.com· February 18, 2020
Papa John’s appoints industry leader Amanda Clark as chief development officer
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· Global Franchise· February 18, 2020
Papa John’s Schedules Fourth Quarter And Full Year Earnings Webcast And Conference Call
Papa John's will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 financial results on Feb. 26, 2020.
· Franchising.com· February 14, 2020
Multi-Brand Operator Opens Potbelly Airport Location
Multi-brand operator Denard Enterprises opens a Potbelly Sandwich Shop in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, in addition to its existing Einstein Bros. Bagels, Papa John's Pizza, and Salsarita's locations.
· Franchising.com· February 13, 2020
3 Culture Missteps Brands Made in 2019 That We Don’t Want To See Again in 2020
Several franchise brands made cultural missteps in 2019, including Papa John's, which suffered from declining sales and negative media attention after ousting its founder.
· 1851 Franchise· February 12, 2020
Papa John’s Launches Papadias - The Toasty, Satisfying Alternative To Your Usual Sandwich
Papa John's launches the Papadia, a toasty, satisfying alternative to the usual sandwich routine, for just $6.
· Franchising.com· February 3, 2020
Papa John’s Announces Quarterly Dividend
Papa John’s International, Inc. announces a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per common share, payable on February 21, 2020.
· Franchising.com· January 30, 2020
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Taco Bell tests a $100,000 annual salary for restaurant managers at select locations.
· 1851 Franchise· January 22, 2020
Former NBA Star Shaquille O’Neal’s Journey From Athlete to Franchise Owner and Papa John’s Board Member
Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal owns multiple franchise brands, including Auntie Anne's, Krispy Kreme, and Five Guys, in addition to car washes and fitness centers.
· 1851 Franchise· January 21, 2020
Papa John’s Earns 90% Score On 2020 Corporate Equality Index
Papa John’s earned a score of 90 percent on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index, scoring higher than its competitors in the pizza category.
· Franchising.com· January 21, 2020
Franchise watch: Marco’s Pizza plans for further growth
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· Global Franchise· December 20, 2019
The Jack Is Out Of The Box: Jack in the Box CEO Announces His Departure
Jack in the Box CEO Lenny Comma announces his departure from the company after 18 years, citing his pride in the company's accomplishments during his tenure.
· 1851 Franchise· December 12, 2019
Penn Station’s Director of Development and Franchising Greg Goddard Is Prioritizing Franchisee Success
Greg Goddard, Penn Station's Director of Development and Franchising, prioritizes franchisee success and shares his background in the franchising industry.
· 1851 Franchise· December 12, 2019
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders Now Open In Loganville, Georgia
Huey Magoo’s celebrates the grand opening of its first location outside of Florida in Loganville, Georgia.
· Franchising.com· December 9, 2019
Top 10 Pizza Franchises To Watch in 2020
1851 lists the top 10 pizza franchises to watch in 2020.
· 1851 Franchise· December 3, 2019
America’s Most Loved Pizza Brand Announces International Expansion Plans
Marco’s Pizza announces international expansion plans, with a projected 19 locations in Puerto Rico by the end of 2019.
· Franchising.com· November 15, 2019
Papa John’s streamlines management team
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· Global Franchise· November 8, 2019
The Four Day Workweek Could Seriously Increase Employee Retention
Shake Shack is testing the four-day workweek in some locations to improve employee retention and satisfaction.
· 1851 Franchise· November 6, 2019
Papa John’s Strengthens And Streamlines Management Team
Papa John's strengthens and streamlines its management team, promoting leaders within the company and adding proven talent.
· Franchising.com· November 6, 2019
Papa John’s Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results
Papa John’s reports positive comparable sales in North America for the third quarter of 2019.
· Franchising.com· November 6, 2019
Burger King Teams Up With GrubHub for New Marketing Campaign
Burger King partners with GrubHub and Activision Blizzard for a new marketing campaign targeting younger customers.
· 1851 Franchise· November 5, 2019