Papa John's

High cheese prices give Papa John’s some indigestion

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

The company’s sales increased last quarter despite weakening demand. But its food costs rose 18% and corporate store margins took a big hit.

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Pizza chains are losing the battle for drivers to third party delivery companies

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2022

The Bottom Line: Pizza chains are struggling to find enough drivers. They are increasingly turning to delivery services, which are not having the same problem.

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Papa John’s focus on premium pizzas pays off

By Jonathan Maze on May 05, 2022

The pizza chain is getting strong results from its latest premium pie, its Epic Pepperoni Stuffed Crust Pizza. That focus on higher-end pizzas has helped it in more ways than one.

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Papa John’s plans to open as many as 1,800 more stores by 2025

By Jonathan Maze on May 05, 2022

The pizza chain, whose sales continue to outperform its rivals, is raising its development outlook as operators speed up unit growth.

Leadership

Papa John’s makes some executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2022

Amanda Clark was promoted to chief international and development officer and Liz Williams is named chief international operations officer for the pizza chain.

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Papa John’s names Joe Sieve chief restaurant officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2022

The former Inspire Brands executive will oversee franchise-operations support and company-owned restaurants at the pizza chain.

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Shaq and Papa John’s sign a 3-year extension

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2022

The former NBA star-turned-pitchman helped the pizza chain turn around when he became spokesman and director three years ago. He’s being rewarded with a deal worth at least $11 million in cash and stock.

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How Papa John’s won the pandemic pizza battle

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2022

The Bottom Line: The pizza delivery chain bested its primary rivals because of its embrace of third-party delivery, its focus on premiumization, and Shaq.

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