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As takeout sales boom, fast-casual pizza turns to bigger pies

Blaze Pizza is the latest to test larger pizzas as it focuses more intently on delivery sales—pitting the chains directly against traditional players.

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Pizza Inn learns to love its buffet

The chain expanded its all-you-can-eat hours, and sales have grown ever since.

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Papa John’s wants to bring its founder along for its comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2019

Speaking on CNBC, CEO Steve Ritchie said the chain hopes John Schnatter will benefit from its turnaround, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa John’s savior has a tough task

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2019

The company’s sales have worsened over the past 18 months, and things aren’t getting any easier, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Starboard makes a $200M investment in Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2019

Jeff Smith was named chairman as the company got a cash infusion to pay off debt and invest behind its strategic initiatives.

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Papa John’s stock plunges on its latest sale report

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2019

The company is reportedly no longer for sale, but is looking for an investor as it seeks to recover from a tough year.

Marketing

Domino’s will give you loyalty points for buying rivals’ pizzas

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2019

Points for Pies uses artificial intelligence to determine whether customers are eating pizza and awards points, no matter where it’s from.

Leadership

Papa John’s names Marvin Boakye chief people officer

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2019

The longtime human resources executive takes a newly created position at the pizza chain.

Financing

Domino’s wants to build 2,000 more U.S. locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2019

The company says “fortressing” will build sales and protect its market from third-party delivery.

Financing

Judge rules that John Schnatter is entitled to Papa John’s documents

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2019

A Delaware judge said the company failed to prove that its founder’s request for records was improper.