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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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