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.
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Papa John’s added two new members to its board of directors, including Dollar Shave Club CEO Michael Dubin and former OpenTable executive Jocelyn Mangan.
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Papa John's partners with DoorDash for national delivery, becoming the first major pizza chain to extensively work with a third-party delivery service.
Papa John's and its founder, John Schnatter, reached an agreement, paving the way for his departure from the brand.
John Schnatter will leave the Papa John’s board as part of a deal to drop his lawsuit against the company and find a new independent director.
Papa John's expands its partnership with third-party delivery service DoorDash to adapt to the growing demand for delivery and remedy its sales slump.
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Legacy brands like Papa John's face challenges to their foundations.
Papa John's will soon serve a new pizza, 'Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles,' which won a fan survey, and is slated to be rolled out later this year.
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Papa John's may need to subsidize franchisees to keep up with competitors, according to a Wall Street analyst's warning.
Papa John's implements an employee scholarship program with Purdue University Global, offering free tuition and fee reductions for eligible employees
Franchise news from February 8, 2019, including Papa John's securing a $200 million strategic investment and Taco Bell being named to the Nation's Restaurant News Power List.
Papa John's has entered the Pakistani market with a 45-store development agreement, marking a significant expansion into the international market.
Papa John's announces a $200 million deal with activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP, with the option to add another $50 million through March 29.
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A Delaware judge has ordered Papa John's to hand over internal documents to ousted founder John Schnatter related to his departure from the company.
The article lists upcoming franchise conventions, expos, and conferences in 2019.
Franchise brands are looking to the new year, with trends including millennials as a prime focus and easier online ordering and delivery.
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A list of the top 10 pizza franchises over 50 units in 2018 includes popular chains such as Domino's and Pizza Hut.
Papa John's overhauls its rewards program, giving members one point for every dollar spent and offering points for every order.