
Domino’s expects Papa Johns, Pizza Hut to close more stores
Domino's expects competitors to close stores due to profitability issues
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.

Domino's expects competitors to close stores due to profitability issues

Domino's CEO Russell Weiner is bullish on the chain's long-term market share dominance despite increased competition.

Domino’s Pizza shares fell after the company posted quarterly results that missed analyst expectations for both domestic and international same-store sales growth.

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This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the potential sales of Pizza Hut and Papa Johns, and what it means about both chains…

Sales of Papa Johns and Pizza Hut could be close, as both restaurant brands are likely to be taken private so new owners can take measures to improve their performance.

Pizza Hut and Papa Johns near sale to private buyers.
Papa John's to report Q1 2026 results on May 7

A 65-unit operator filed for Chapter 11 protections under various subsidiaries after owning the sites for more than two decades.

Pizza brands, sandwich chains and beverage concepts tended to have weaker average unit volumes than casual dining brands and chicken QSRs in 2025, according to Circana’s data.

The Midwest burger giant reported a 7.5% increase in average unit volume for 2025, maintaining its position as one of the industry's most stable franchise systems.
ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Papa Johns is describing a promotional program that links carryout with a credit in Papa Dough.
ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Papa Johns introduced Oven-Toasted Sandwiches, a new menu category intended to reflect the brand’s signature “better ingredients” promise in a different product line.

One of the biggest stories of the last several years is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and people harnessing its capabilities to optimize their business.

When he opened a Papa Johns Pizza in East Liverpool, Ohio, in 2002, Nadeem Bajwa was determined to get it right.

North County Pizza Inc., a major Domino’s franchisee, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Yahoo!

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#155, March 3, 2026).

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(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) today announced that members of its leadership team will participate in the 2026 UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference kicks off in less than three weeks.

Yum! Brands is considering a sale of Pizza Hut and plans to close 250 underperforming US locations, impacting the franchising industry.
Papa Johns reports $4.92 billion in global system-wide restaurant sales for 2025.