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Pizza

Financing

Is an IPO in MOD Pizza’s future?

Its latest funding round gives the fast-casual pizza chain plenty of cash to accomplish its goals, with a public offering possible down the line.

Financing

Papa John’s works to make its franchisees ‘whole’

The company has generated excitement with the Starboard investment and addition of Shaquille O’Neal, but sales growth remains key to its comeback.

Financing

John Schnatter plans to sell Papa John’s stock

By Jonathan Maze on May. 07, 2019

The pizza chain’s founder has hired advisers to explore a sale of all or some of his shares.

Leadership

Marco’s Pizza names Jeffery Rager CFO

By Jonathan Maze on May. 06, 2019

The industry veteran had worked with KFC, Ignite and Granite City.

Technology

Domino’s is testing GPS driver tracking

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2019

The Phoenix test, expected to be expanded to additional markets this spring, will allow customers and store managers to track drivers.

Financing

Pinkberry’s owner to buy Papa Murphy’s in a $190M deal

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2019

The Canadian brand operator will pay $6.45 per share for the take-and-bake pizza chain.

Leadership

Papa John’s names Karlin Linhardt CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 28, 2019

The former McDonald’s and Subway executive will take the marketing reins at the pizza chain.

Technology

Domino’s will let you order from more cars this year

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2019

The company is working with Xevo to put its ordering platform in more dashboards.

Financing

The Shaq deal is a slam dunk for Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2019

Adding the well-liked personality to the board and its marketing gives the chain positive buzz for the first time in a while, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Shaquille O’Neal is joining Papa John’s board

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2019

The former NBA star is also investing in nine locations and will be an ambassador for the brand.