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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 John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is set to announce its third quarter 2020 financial results before market opening on November 5, 2020. Following the release, a conference call will be held at 8:00 a.m. ET, accessible via webcast or phone. With over 5,300 locations globally, Papa John's emphasizes quality through its 'Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.' philosophy, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company is headquartered in Louisville, KY, and continues to expand its market presence.
Papa John’s announces the return of its popular Double Cheeseburger Pizza, priced at $12, and introduces a new Double Cheeseburger Papadia for $6. These limited-time offerings are available exclusively for Papa Rewards members from October 19 to 25, and to the public from October 26 to December 27. Both items feature seasoned beef, cheese, pickles, and burger sauce, crafted with fresh dough. This launch follows previous product innovations earlier this year, reinforcing Papa John’s commitment to quality ingredients.
Papa John’s announced it raised over $3 million from Shaq-a-Roni pizza sales for The Papa John’s Foundation for Building Community. From June 29 to August 23, $1 from every Shaq-a-Roni sold was donated. Funds support organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America, World Central Kitchen, and UNCF. Rob Lynch, the company’s president and CEO, emphasized the importance of giving back during challenging times, aligning with the company's values of equality and respect.
Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA) has appointed Ann Gugino as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Gugino, previously with Target Corporation, has over 20 years of financial management experience and will contribute to the company’s strategy for profitable growth and shareholder value. Steve Coke will continue as Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy. CEO Rob Lynch emphasized Gugino’s proven leadership and experience in the consumer sector, stating that her appointment enhances the company's diverse leadership team crucial for innovation and long-term growth.
Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA) reported preliminary estimated comparable sales growth for September and Q3 2020, showcasing significant performance despite pandemic challenges.
Highlights include:
- Domestic company-owned restaurants saw a 14.3% growth in Q3.
- Franchised restaurants in North America achieved a 25.5% growth.
- International system-wide restaurants recorded a 20.6% growth.
The company continues to operate nearly all North American restaurants, with only a limited number temporarily closed internationally due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Papa John’s has launched the new Shaq-a-Roni pizza in partnership with board member Shaquille O’Neal. This extra-large pizza features extra mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, with a donation of $1 from each sale directed to Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada until August 23, 2020. The initiative aims to support community efforts, including COVID relief and racial injustice. The pizza is made with Papa John’s signature six-ingredient dough. The company is dedicated to community support and continues its partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs for leadership programs.