Pizza

Domino’s is testing GPS driver tracking

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

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.

Technology

Papa John’s inks a deal with DoorDash

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2019

The partnership will expand the chain's delivery radius in rural and some suburban areas.

Financing

Can Papa John’s move on now?

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2019

The departure of John Schnatter from its board removes a distraction, but it could put more pressure on management to turn things around, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing