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The Week in Ideas, March 16, 2012

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 16, 2012

A possible idea for longevity in the Bronx. An idea for your mascot from Papa Johns. A hot promotion from New Zealand. And, no, that's not oregano at Iowa City's Hawk Dawgs Deli & Grill.

Marketing

Papa John’s backpedals on NFL stance

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2017

The chain said it was talking about business but may have given the impression it was insensitive to both sides in the controversy.

Papa John’s launches pizza-replacement deal

By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 09, 2016

The chain promises customers a free pizza if they aren’t fans of their first one.

Operations

John Schnatter steps down as Papa John’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2017

Steve Ritchie will replace the company's founder, who will remain chairman.

Panera sues Papa John’s, former exec over trade secrets

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 22, 2016

The bakery chain alleges its then-employee created copies of sensitive documents he plans to share with the pizza brand.

Technology

How to build a better tech road map

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 13, 2018

A thought-out plan is key to long-term success.

Off-premise separates restaurant sales stars from also-rans

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2016

Recent earnings reports show a correlation between positive comp sales and customers eating outside of restaurants, but not all brands are convinced.

Financing

Peyton Manning sells his Papa John's locations

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2018

But the former NFL quarterback will still be a company spokesman.

4 new rules of athlete restaurants

By Kelly Killian on Nov. 29, 2016

Professional athletes are turning a page on the restaurant-running playbook of the past, taking better-calculated risks, having a hands-on role in operations and applying legit strategies even seasoned restaurateurs would endorse.

Marketing

6 memorable restaurant ‘screw you’ moves

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2017

Sometimes the gloves come off in restaurant marketing campaigns. Here are a few of the standout brawls.

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