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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) 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.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) has partnered with Uber Eats to launch "Dip Out with Papa Dippa," an innovative marketing campaign that transforms social bail-outs into pizza-giving opportunities. The campaign centers around the new Papa Dippa, a specially designed pizza priced at $13.99 that features 16 dippable strips and comes with a flight of garlic sauces.
The promotion, running from September 25 to October 9, 2025, allows customers to send a Papa Dippa as an apology gift through Uber Eats when skipping social events. The product includes the brand's iconic Special Garlic Sauce along with three new variations: Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Creamy Garlic Pesto, and Garlic Hot Honey.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) is bringing its globally successful Croissant Pizza to the U.S. market for an exclusive one-day event on September 10, 2025. The special offering will be available exclusively to Papa Rewards members from 12-2 PM local time at participating locations, limited to one complimentary pizza per customer for carry-out only.
The Croissant Pizza, which first gained popularity in the UAE, features a distinctive flaky, buttery crust that combines pizza and pastry elements. To commemorate this launch, Papa Johns collaborated with designer KidSuper to create a limited-edition delivery bag inspired by the pizza's braided crust, which was showcased at Paris Fashion Week Men's SS26 show.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) is bringing its globally successful Croissant Pizza to the U.S. market for an exclusive one-day event on September 10, 2025. The special offering will be available only to Papa Rewards members from 12-2 PM local time at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
The Croissant Pizza, which first gained popularity in the UAE, features a flaky, buttery crust that combines pizza and pastry elements. To commemorate the launch, Papa Johns collaborated with designer KidSuper to create a limited-edition delivery bag inspired by the product, which was showcased at Paris Fashion Week Men's SS26 show.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) has launched its new Garlic 5-Cheese Crust Pizza, featuring a garlic-parmesan crust enhanced with a premium blend of Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, Fontina, and Provolone cheeses. The innovation builds on the company's signature fresh, never frozen dough made with just six simple ingredients.
The new product showcases Papa Johns' commitment to menu innovation while maintaining its core dough recipe. For a limited time, customers can enjoy a Large 1-Topping Garlic 5-Cheese Crust Pizza for $11.99. The launch represents Papa Johns' latest effort to differentiate its product lineup through crust innovations, following previous releases like the Epic Stuffed Crust and NY Style Crust.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) reported Q2 2025 financial results showing mixed performance. North America comparable sales increased 1% while International comparable sales grew 4%. The company achieved global system-wide restaurant sales of $1.26 billion, up 4% year-over-year.
Total revenues reached $529 million, a 4% increase from Q2 2024, primarily driven by higher Commissary revenues. However, net income decreased to $10 million from $13 million year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $0.28 compared to $0.37 in Q2 2024. The company opened 45 new restaurants system-wide during the quarter.
Papa Johns updated its 2025 outlook, raising International comparable sales guidance to 2-4% growth while maintaining other metrics, including system-wide sales growth of 2-5% and adjusted EBITDA of $200-220 million.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend will be paid on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025. At this quarterly rate, the annual dividend amounts to $1.84 per common share.
Papa Johns (NASDAQ:PZZA) has announced it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025, before market opens. 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.
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