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Papa John's

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

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

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Papa John's

May 03, 2019

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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.

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.

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.