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Papa Johns wants to help its franchisees open more locations

 By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2023

The pizza chain will help franchisees with construction services in a bid to spur more growth, saying its unit economics warrant a better pace of development.

Financing

How Pizza Hut got its mojo back

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2023

The pizza chain’s sales improved last quarter despite a weak market for delivery, thanks to Melts, third-party aggregators, and a major franchisee deal two years ago.

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Higher prices and more innovation helped Domino's sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2023

The pizza chain’s same-store sales rose 3.6% in the U.S. and its profits improved, sending the company’s stock higher. But the stock quickly turned south later in the morning.

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With delivery sales still slow, Domino's looks to improve its service

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2023

The pizza chain will train its franchisees this summer in a bid to improve delivery times and service. It is also planning changes to its loyalty program and a redesign of its e-commerce platform.

Food

Papa Johns takes a page from Taco Bell with launch of the Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 26, 2023

The pizza chain collaborated with mega-snack company Frito-Lay on a cool flavor extension for its signature Papadia.

Financing

Higher prices have consumers turning to frozen pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2023

A survey from the marketing firm Vericast shows a growing number of consumers are choosing to get frozen pizza over one of the big chains. And prices are a huge reason.

Financing

Papa Johns is making a big push in India

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2023

The fast-food pizza chain signed a deal with PJP Investments to develop 650 locations in the populous country by 2033. The first location is expected to open in 2024.

Leadership

Papa Johns' CFO steps down

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2023

Ann Gugino, whom the quick-service pizza chain hired in 2020, resigned as chief financial officer this week. The company said that it is searching for a replacement.

Operations

Blaze Pizza ousts its co-founder and culinary chief

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 22, 2023

Brad Kent, who developed and evolved the fast-casual chain's menu over nearly 12 years, said it was a surprise. Company officials told him they wanted to move in a different direction.

Technology

DoorDash now accepts cash for first-party orders

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 21, 2023

The delivery company is enabling cash on delivery through its white-label Drive service after pizzerias asked for it.

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