Papa John's

Papa Johns signs a big deal in China

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2022

The pizza delivery chain has a deal with FountainVest Partners to develop 1,350 locations in the country by 2040.

Why Papa Johns thinks it will get China right this time

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2022

The pizza delivery chain has been in the country for years. But executives think now is the right time to make a big push in the fast-growing market.

Food

Papa Johns introduces NY Style pizza nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2021

Papa Johns' new crust option gives pizza fans the chance to fold their slice like they do in the Big Apple.

Leadership

6 things restaurant operators could learn from Shaq

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 09, 2021

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, an entrepreneur with interests in several chains, shared some wisdom (and several surprises) with the crowd at Restaurant Leadership Conference Wednesday.

Financing

Papa Johns expands into Kenya and Uganda

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 23, 2021

The pizza chain, which is growing rapidly in international markets, has a deal to open 60 locations in the countries.

Marketing

Papa Johns ditches the apostrophe

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2021

A look inside the pizza chain’s rebranding, including a new logo that distances itself even further from its embattled founder, John Schnatter.

Premium

Financing

How Papa John’s use of third-party delivery proved to be a winner

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2021

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain’s sales have remained strong despite the labor shortage. Its ability to get help from aggregators like DoorDash and Uber Eats is one reason.

Premium

Financing