Papa John's

John Schnatter sues agency over his ouster from Papa John’s

The pizza chain’s founder is suing Laundry Service, saying the ad agency deliberately leaked details from a conference call in a dispute with the company.

Financing

John Schnatter doesn’t think much of Papa John’s management

In his latest interview, the company’s founder continued his criticism of the chain and its quality, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Should pizza chains work with third-party delivery?

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2019

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the vastly different strategies deployed by Domino’s Pizza and Papa John’s.

Financing

Short drivers, Papa John’s embraces third-party delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2019

The company has deals with three major providers as it works to offset a major driver shortage and says it is happy with the service’s profitability.

Leadership

Papa John’s overhauls its management team

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2019

Max Wetzel was named chief commercial and marketing officer, and several executives, including CFO Joe Smith, will leave the company.

Financing

Is a merger still in Papa John’s future?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2019

John Schnatter told Fox Business that he talked with Wendy’s about merging—and that the chance of a deal has increased since the recent CEO change, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Shaquille O’Neal posts up for Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2019

The newly minted company director will start appearing in national TV ads for the pizza chain Thursday in which he surprises customers by making deliveries.

Leadership