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Papa John's International Inc. reports news on a global pizza restaurant system built around company-owned restaurants, franchised restaurants, North America commissaries, and international operations. Company updates commonly cover system-wide restaurant sales, comparable sales in North America and international markets, restaurant openings, earnings releases, dividend declarations, and refranchising activity.
Recurring announcements also include Papa Johns menu and digital-commerce initiatives, such as new product categories, limited-time promotions, the Papa Rewards and Papa Dough loyalty programs, mobile-app ordering features, and brand collaborations tied to the company’s delivery and carryout business.
Papa Johns (PZZA) is launching limited-time Papa Johns Pizza Planet pop-ups to celebrate Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, in theaters June 19, 2026. Retro pizza-arcade experiences will open in Los Angeles, London, Seoul and Madrid, featuring themed games, giveaways and exclusive merch.
From May 26 to July 19, 2026, a limited-edition Toy Story 5 menu rolls out across 43 markets, including pizzas like Space Ranger Roni, Sheriff’s Roundup and Reach for the Pie. A U.S.-only in-app game, Operation Pizza, offers Papa Rewards perks from June 1 for one month.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) is launching a bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce in U.S. grocery and retail stores this summer. Inspired by its Special Garlic Dipping Sauce, the product aims to deliver the brand’s buttery, garlicky flavor for dipping, drizzling, and cooking at home.
It will roll out to select retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Albertson’s, Safeway, and H-E-B, with availability varying by store. Papa Johns is also introducing recipes and product details at papajohns.com/garlicsauce.
Papa Johns (NYSE:PZZA) launched Skies to Pies on May 8, 2026, a limited‑time promotion converting eligible former Spirit Airlines loyalty membership proof into free pizza codes. The first 250 verified participants receive a code for one free large one‑topping pizza after joining Papa Rewards and messaging proof on Instagram.
No blackout dates; offer limited to supplies and verification requirements apply.
Papa Johns (Nasdaq: PZZA) reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 29, 2026. Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.20 billion, down 3% year-over-year; total revenues were $478.6 million, down 7.7%. Net income was $6.9 million and adjusted EBITDA was $47.8 million. The company opened 28 restaurants and refranchised 85 restaurants in Q4 2025, which reduced company-owned revenues. Free cash flow was an outflow of $6.2 million. The board declared a $0.46 quarterly dividend payable May 29, 2026. Full-year 2026 guidance was reiterated, including adjusted EBITDA of $200–$210 million.
Papa John’s (Nasdaq: PZZA) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share, payable May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2026. At this quarterly rate, the annualized dividend equals $1.84 per common share.
Papa Johns (NYSE:PZZA) is partnering with Disney and Pixar for a global Toy Story 5 collaboration timed with the film’s June 19, 2026 release. The program rolls out June 1–July 19, 2026 and includes limited-time Toy Story 5 personal pizzas, collectible items, merchandise, immersive experiences and an in-app game across 42 international markets and the U.S.
U.S. personal pizzas start at $6.99 and include three themed varieties paired with a new Rootin’ Tootin’ Ranch Dip cup; a custom Pixar animated spot debuts June 1.
Papa Johns (NYSE:PZZA) launched Lou AI, an AI-powered pizza assistant now available in the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS and Android. Lou AI uses Google Cloud’s Food Ordering agent to personalize group orders, suggest menu variety, and reduce coordination friction for group meals.
Users describe group preferences and Lou AI creates an orchestrated order that adapts in real time; the company advises customers to update the app to access the feature.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ: PZZA) opened a one-day "Papa Johns Deli" pop-up in Los Angeles to launch its new Oven‑Toasted Sandwiches on April 17, 2026. The activation served Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Steak & Mushroom sandwiches from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., while supplies lasted.
Guests could walk in, grab sandwiches, and learn more via papajohns.com or the Papa Johns app.
Papa Johns (Nasdaq: PZZA) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on May 7, 2026, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Executives on the call include Todd Penegor, Ravi Thanawala, and Heather Hollander. Participants should register online in advance; a replay will be available about two hours after the call and archived on the IR web page.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) launched Pizza Miles, a limited-time Papa Rewards promotion running April 3–5, 2026 that reimburses customers for gas with Papa Dough when they pick up carryout orders.
Papa Rewards members who opt in and place a qualifying carryout order of $10 or more through the app or website receive $4 in Papa Dough, valid for 14 days.