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Papa John's

Leadership

Papa John’s names Karlin Linhardt CMO

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

Financing

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

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.

Financing

Jimmy John’s and Papa John’s have different responses to the delivery threat

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2019

The chains show the restaurant industry’s uncertain answer to third-party aggregators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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

John Schnatter to leave the Papa John’s board

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2019

The company and its estranged founder have reached an agreement that paves the way for his replacement as a director.

Financing

Papa John’s controversy cost the chain $51M last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2019

The chain closed 104 domestic locations in 2018 after same-store sales fell amid the dispute with John Schnatter.

Financing

Papa John’s has a franchisee problem

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2019

An analyst suggests operators are struggling, which is a problem given heavy pizza price competition, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

John Schnatter steps up his fight against Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2019

While the chain’s founder expressed support for investor Starboard Value, he also accused the board of protecting its own interest.