Papa John's

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2023

The kitchen is the centerpiece of the pizza chain’s new Atlanta headquarters, which makes sense. Innovation has been the centerpiece of the chain’s comeback.

Financing

Papa Johns wants to help its franchisees open more locations

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2023

The pizza chain will help franchisees with construction services in a bid to spur more growth, saying its unit economics warrant a better pace of development.

Food

Papa Johns takes a page from Taco Bell with launch of the Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 26, 2023

The pizza chain collaborated with mega-snack company Frito-Lay on a cool flavor extension for its signature Papadia.

Financing

Papa Johns is making a big push in India

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2023

The fast-food pizza chain signed a deal with PJP Investments to develop 650 locations in the populous country by 2033. The first location is expected to open in 2024.

Leadership

Papa Johns' CFO steps down

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2023

Ann Gugino, whom the quick-service pizza chain hired in 2020, resigned as chief financial officer this week. The company said that it is searching for a replacement.

Financing

Jeff Smith is stepping down as Papa Johns chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The pizza delivery chain also said that it is buying out most of the shares owned by Smith's hedge fund, Starboard Value.

Financing

Inflation and consumer shifts take a bite out of pizza demand

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2023

Quick-service pizza delivery chains like Domino's and Papa Johns have reported weaker sales and traffic as consumers look for other options, or simply decide to stay home.

Leadership