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Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) generates a steady flow of news as a global quick-service restaurant pizza company and the world’s third-largest pizza delivery brand. With approximately 6,000 restaurants in about 50 countries and territories and a focus on its “BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.®” promise, the company regularly issues updates on menu innovation, technology initiatives, franchising activity, and financial performance.
News coverage for Papa Johns often features product and menu announcements, such as the test of a Protein Crust Pizza made with protein-infused dough, or the launch of The Grand Papa, described as its largest pizza ever, along with new desserts like the Salted Caramel Blondie. These stories highlight how the brand combines ingredient-focused positioning with new offerings tailored to evolving customer preferences.
Investors and industry followers will also find technology and digital transformation news. Papa Johns has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to deploy an AI-based Food Ordering agent that supports voice and text ordering across multiple channels, and a separate partnership with PAR Technology to roll out PAR POS and PAR OPS across thousands of U.S. restaurants as part of its next-generation in-restaurant technology stack.
In addition, the news stream includes corporate and financial updates, such as quarterly earnings releases, dividend declarations, refranchising agreements with franchise partners like Pie Investments, and leadership changes reported through press releases and Form 8-K filings. For readers tracking PZZA, this page brings together these developments so they can follow how Papa Johns manages its restaurant network, brand, and technology investments over time.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) is testing a limited Protein Crust Pizza, a one-day-only drop for Papa Rewards members at a single Atlanta location on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The personal 8-inch pizza features protein-infused dough delivering 23 grams of protein in the crust and totals up to 55g protein for The Meats option and 49g protein for The Veggie option. The Meats pairs sausage and pepperoni with a six-cheese blend; the Veggie includes mushrooms, green peppers, and onions with the same cheese mix. The drop is first-come, first-served while supplies last; local members will be notified via the Papa Johns app.
PAR (NYSE:PAR) announced a strategic partnership with Papa Johns to provide PAR POS and PAR OPS as the anchor of Papa Johns' next‑generation U.S. in‑restaurant technology stack.
The multi‑year rollout will transition Papa Johns from legacy on‑premise systems to an AI‑native, unified platform with real‑time shared data, front‑ and back‑of‑house integration, and plans for a full system rollout across all U.S. corporate and franchise locations by the end of 2027. The agreement aims to reduce deployment costs via a standard store configuration and deliver unified support, centralized menu and promotion management, and AI‑powered labor, inventory, and restaurant management.
Papa Johns (NYSE:PZZA) announced a digital ordering transformation using Google Cloud's new Food Ordering agent within Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience, making Papa Johns the first restaurant partner for this omnichannel AI ordering solution. The initiative targets >150 million customers worldwide and includes features such as the Intelligent Deal Wizard, Advanced Voice & Group Ordering, and a no-tap reordering flow. Live demos are at NRF 2026 and a nationwide customer rollout is planned by end of 2026.
Papa Johns (PZZA) is offering a limited‑time Create Your Own pizza for $9.99, beginning on Cyber Monday, December 1, 2025. Customers can choose size (small, medium, large), crust (Original, New York Style, Thin Crust) and up to 7 toppings for the single price; additional toppings cost extra. The company highlights ingredient standards—no artificial flavors, colors, additives, meat fillers or antibiotics—and promotes ordering via papajohns.com or the Papa Johns app.
This promotion is available at neighborhood Papa Johns locations for a limited time and emphasizes customization, value, and the brand's quality positioning.
Papa Johns (Nasdaq: PZZA) completed a strategic refranchising: Pie Investments, led by Chris Patel, has assumed ownership and operation of 85 restaurants in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets previously operated by Colonel’s Limited, LLC.
Papa Johns and Pie Investments also announced plans to open 52 additional new restaurants by 2030, expanding across Greater Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Pie Investments now operates more than 150 restaurants and has a stated goal of owning 250 restaurants by 2030. The transfer follows the retirement of William Freitas, leader of Colonel’s Limited.
Papa Johns (Nasdaq: PZZA) on November 18, 2025 promoted Ravi Thanawala to Chief Financial Officer and President, North America, combining CFO duties with leadership of North American restaurant operations and development. The Company also promoted Chris Lyn-Sue to Senior Vice President, General Manager of International. Both will report to President and CEO Todd Penegor and the changes are effective immediately. Thanawala joined Papa Johns as CFO in 2023, was promoted in 2024 to CFO and EVP, International, and served as Interim CEO from March 2024 to August 2024. The release cites four consecutive quarters of positive International comparable sales under Thanawala. In connection with the changes, Joe Sieve, Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer, is departing the company.
Papa Johns (Nasdaq: PZZA) reported third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 28, 2025. Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.21 billion, up 2% year-over-year, driven by International comparable sales (+7%). Total revenues were $508.2 million, essentially flat year-over-year. Net income was $4.5 million versus $41.8 million a year ago; diluted EPS was $0.13 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.32. Adjusted EBITDA was $47.8 million. Free cash flow for the nine months was $59.2 million versus $9.0 million prior-year. The company identified at least $25 million of G&A savings plus $50 million supply-chain savings, expects realization by fiscal 2028, and updated 2025 guidance (Adjusted EBITDA lowered to $190M–$200M).
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) launched The Grand Papa, the chain's largest pizza ever, a hand-stretched 18-inch pie cut into eight extra-extra-large slices and delivered in its biggest box to date. The pizza features Papa Johns original dough, a three-cheese blend, Italian-deli style pepperoni and signature Italian seasoning.
Also introduced is the Salted Caramel Blondie, a warm, non-chocolate dessert bar for holiday sharing. The Grand Papa is available nationwide via the Papa Johns app and papajohns.com for $14.99 starting November 3, 2025. The Salted Caramel Blondie arrives November 10, 2025 at $6.99 paired or $9.49 individually.
Papa Johns (Nasdaq: PZZA) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share, payable November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2025. At this quarterly rate the annualized dividend equals $1.84 per share. The announcement specifies payment and record dates but does not disclose yield or funding details.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ: PZZA) has scheduled its Q3 2025 financial results release for November 6, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day.
Key executives participating in the call include Todd Penegor (President and CEO), Ravi Thanawala (CFO and EVP, International), and Heather Hollander (SVP Strategy, IR, and Financial Planning). Interested participants can register for the webcast at the company's investor relations website, with registration recommended at least 15 minutes before the call starts.
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