Drone Delivery in QSR: The Future of Franchise Operations
DoorDash and Flytrex launch a drone delivery program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, serving over 100,000 residents and incorporating dozens of restaurants.
· 1851 Franchise· July 1, 2025
Company
Papa Johns — page 9
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 Johns Launches Its First-ever Croissant Pizza, Giving Pizza Lovers Their Flakiest Bite Ever
Papa Johns is elevating the pizza experience with the global launch of its latest innovation: the all-new Croissant Pizza.
· Franchising.com· June 10, 2025
Shaq-a-Roni Forever: Fan-Favorite Pizza now a Full-Time Member of Papa Johns Menu
It’s official: the pizza that brings big flavor from an even bigger personality is here to stay.
· Franchising.com· June 5, 2025
Papa Johns Announces Caroline Miller Oyler as Chief Administrative Officer
Papa Johns promotes Caroline Miller Oyler to Chief Administrative Officer
· Franchising.com· June 5, 2025
Papa Johns Canada Introduces Cheddar Crust Pizza, A New Take on a Classic Favourite
There’s a new reason to get excited about pizza night in Canada.
· Franchising.com· June 2, 2025
MOOYAH Names Industry Vet Michael Meche to Lead Brand
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes announced today the appointment of Michael Meche as president.
· Franchising.com· May 30, 2025
VIDEO: Starting the Franchise Journey and Navigating the Road Ahead
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· Franchising.com· May 29, 2025
Papa Johns to Participate in the Oppenheimer 25™ Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference
Members of Papa John's leadership team will participate in the 2025 Oppenheimer Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference.
· Franchising.com· May 28, 2025
Papa Johns Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
North America comparable sales were down 3% from a year ago as Domestic Company-owned restaurants were down 5% and North America franchised restaurants were down 2%.
· Franchising.com· May 8, 2025
Papa Johns Declares Quarterly Dividend
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share, payable May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2025.
· Franchising.com· May 2, 2025
Papa Johns and Google Cloud Team Up to Deliver AI-Powered Pizza Experiences
Google Cloud today announced an expanded multi-year partnership with Papa Johns to revolutionize the pizza maker's ordering and delivery experience using the power of artificial intelligence (AI).
· Franchising.com· April 3, 2025
Papa Johns to Report First Quarter Results on May 8, 2025
Papa Johns to report first quarter results on May 8, 2025.
· Franchising.com· April 1, 2025
Papa Johns Announces Completion of Amended Credit Facilities, Further Strengthening Financial Foundation to Support Execution of Strategic Objectives
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Papa Johns International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced that it has completed the closing of an amended credit agreement in a transaction that provides the Company
· Franchising.com· March 28, 2025
Papa Johns Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
North America comparable sales were down 4% from a year ago as Domestic Company-owned restaurants were down 6% and North America franchised restaurants were down 4%.
· Franchising.com· February 27, 2025
Wings and Rings Chicago Franchise Expands with New Ownership
Gustavo Espinosa has taken over a Wings and Rings location in Chicago, working to build a strong management team and create new opportunities for employees.
· 1851 Franchise· February 26, 2025
Papa Johns Raises $73,411 for Canadian Nonprofit
Papa Johns Canada has raised $73,411 through sales of its Shaq-a-Roni pizza, supporting Canada’s largest food rescue organization, Second Harvest.
· Franchising.com· February 26, 2025
Papa Johns Faces Potential Takeover Amid Turnaround Efforts
Papa Johns Faces Potential Takeover Amid Turnaround Efforts, with Irth Capital Management reportedly considering a buyout.
· 1851 Franchise· February 19, 2025
25 Best Pizza Franchises To Consider Investing in for 2025
The pizza franchise industry is projected to grow from $17.24 billion in 2024 to $18.36 billion in 2025, driven by increasing demand for convenient dining options.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2025
Papa Johns Declares Quarterly Dividend
January 27, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Papa John’s International, Inc.
· Franchising.com· January 28, 2025
Papa Johns to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on February 27, 2025
Papa Johns to report Q4 and full year 2024 results on February 27, 2025
· Franchising.com· January 28, 2025
Papa Johns reaches location milestone
Papa Johns has reached a location milestone, opening its 6,000th restaurant in 2024, while disclosing preliminary sales figures for its fourth quarter.
· Franchise Magazine USA· January 13, 2025
Papa Johns Announces Preliminary 2024 Sales and Unit Development Ahead of 27th Annual ICR Conference
Papa John's reports preliminary sales and unit development for Q4 and full year 2024
· Franchising.com· January 13, 2025
Papa Johns to Participate in the 2025 ICR Conference
Members of Papa John's leadership team will hold meetings with institutional investors at the 2025 ICR Conference on January 13 and 14, 2025, as well as host a fireside chat.
· Franchising.com· January 7, 2025
A Quarter Century of FranDev: Franchise Update Media hosts the 25th annual FLDC
From its humble beginnings with just a few people attending an intimate 1999 meeting in San Jose, California, to becoming a premiere event in the franchise development space, the 2024…
· Franchising.com· December 23, 2024