Technomic Names Toppers Pizza One of the Country's Fastest-Growing LSR Pizza Chains
Toppers Pizza emerges as a fast-growing LSR pizza chain with a focus on quality ingredients and innovative concepts.
· 1851 Franchise· May 24, 2016
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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
Veterans Are A Growing Force In Franchising
Veterans are increasingly transitioning to successful business ownership in franchising, with many emerging growth stories highlighting their contributions.
· 1851 Franchise· May 23, 2016
More and More Restaurants Cutting High Fructose Corn Syrup From Menus
Papa John's became the first national pizza chain to remove high fructose corn syrup from its entire menu, in response to consumer demand for natural ingredients.
· 1851 Franchise· April 28, 2016
Construction Spending on the Rise and How Brands Can Mitigate Risk
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlighted trends in the quick-service industry.
· 1851 Franchise· April 25, 2016
Toppers Pizza is Winning the Better Pizza War
Toppers Pizza is gaining traction by offering a unique and high-quality product, despite being a smaller chain compared to Pizza Hut.
· 1851 Franchise· April 20, 2016
Foodida Crowdsources Fast Food Orders
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including the impact of AI and loyalty programs on fast food chains.
· 1851 Franchise· April 12, 2016
1851 Franchise Weekly Rewind
QSR Magazine released its 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting industry trends and top performers, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.
· 1851 Franchise· March 18, 2016
Sysco and US Foods Still Reeling From Merger Collapse
The QSR industry remains resilient despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition, with AI and sustainable unit economics playing key roles.
· 1851 Franchise· March 7, 2016
Restaurant Industry Expanded in January
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report shows the restaurant industry's resilience and growing focus on sustainability.
· 1851 Franchise· March 2, 2016
With Quality Ingredients and Fast Delivery, Toppers Pizza is Winning in the Better-Pizza Segment
Toppers Pizza is winning in the better-pizza segment with its commitment to quality and innovation.
· 1851 Franchise· February 23, 2016
Backed by Strong Franchise System, Toppers Plans Industry Domination
Toppers Pizza plans industry domination with steady growth, enhanced technology, and a drive to never settle.
· 1851 Franchise· February 15, 2016
Franchise Gator Reveals Fastest Growing Franchises
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the fastest-growing franchises in the quick-service industry, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.
· 1851 Franchise· February 15, 2016
Pizza Tasting 101
The booming pizza industry brings in $32 billion of revenue every year, but a crowded market requires careful consideration for would-be consumers and franchisees.
· 1851 Franchise· February 2, 2016
1851 Franchise Weekly Rewind
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience and trends, with McDonald's and Chick-fil-A leading the rankings.
· 1851 Franchise· January 15, 2016
Right at Home Targets Hampton Roads for Brand Expansion
Across the rankings, AI has evolved from experimentation into real operational deployment, loyalty programs have become increasingly sophisticated, beverages have emerged as one of the industry's fastest-growing profit c
· 1851 Franchise· September 17, 2015
Subway Teams Up with PayPal for Mobile Payments
Subway is partnering with PayPal to include mobile payments in its app across 27,000 US stores by the end of the year.
· 1851 Franchise· July 31, 2015
Entrepreneur Magazine: I became a Franchisee So I Could Be My Own Boss
Ali, a franchisee with 14-unit deal with Wing Zone, attributes his success to guidance from colleagues and successful people in the franchising industry.
· 1851 Franchise· July 24, 2015
Wall Street Journal: Labor Department Expected to Make Millions More Eligible for Overtime
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience and trends, with McDonald's maintaining its No. 1 position.
· 1851 Franchise· July 6, 2015
Poutine is the Simple Yet Genius Menu Innovation Franchises Are Ignoring
The article discusses the potential of poutine as a menu innovation for franchises, highlighting its simplicity and genius.
· 1851 Franchise· April 24, 2015
Hispanic Americans Represent a Franchise Cash Cow
Data from The NPD Group indicates that Hispanic Americans visit restaurants and foodservice outlets more frequently than non-Hispanics, representing a significant market opportunity.
· 1851 Franchise· April 24, 2015
Partnerships Between Veterans and Franchises Continue to Thrive
Wing Zone franchisee Raymond Patrick, a 27-year US Army veteran, attributes his decision to join the brand to its food product.
· 1851 Franchise· March 25, 2015
Franchising Must Change in Order to Disrupt
The author suggests that franchising must change to remain relevant and adapt to new technologies and consumer behaviors.
· 1851 Franchise· March 5, 2015
Wendy's capitalizes on hot food trend, announces Bacon and Blue on Brioche
Wendy's introduces a new menu item, Bacon and Blue on Brioche, capitalizing on the trend of hot food and beverages.
· 1851 Franchise· January 26, 2015
Soda no more - Wendy's removes soda option from kids meal menu
Wendy's has removed soda from its kids meal menu, a move that reflects the industry's shift towards healthier options.
· 1851 Franchise· January 16, 2015