Wade Oney

Papa Johns has refranchised 28 corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando market to longtime franchisee Wade Oney, bringing his total portfolio to 120 units.

Papa Johns refranchises 28 Orlando restaurants to PZZA Group and Magic City Pizzerias.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced that it has refranchised 28 formerly corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando area, which are now owned and operated by PZZ

Papa Johns has sold 28 corporate-owned Orlando restaurants to veteran franchisee Wade Oney, bringing his total count to more than 120 locations.

The refranchising deal in Orlando is part of the chain’s initiative to reduce its restaurant ownership in North America.

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