Papa John's

Financing

Slumping Papa John’s to replace its CMO

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2018

Chief Marketing Officer Brandon Rhoten is leaving the company, which is looking for a way to reverse worsening sales.

Financing

Papa John’s same-store sales fall 5.3%

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2018

The chain's stock falls after its sales weaken again.

Leadership

Cicis reveals it has a new CEO: Bill Mitchell

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2018

The former head of international operations for Dunkin' Brands and Papa John's has taken the job on a permanent basis, after serving for two months in an interim capacity.

10 restaurant chains with the loudest consumer buzz

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 30, 2017

These are the brands people are talking about most, on and off social media.

2017 Top 500: Pizza

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

DIY pizza is again a growth story, but still a relatively small piece of the pie (only Blaze Pizza has hit the top 200).

Operations

Stepping out of franchisors’ shadows

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 13, 2017

Ways to convince employees that franchises are local businesses.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Forced retirements

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2017

Venerable business principles and concepts were shipped off to the old folks' home this week, worsening observers' neck arthritis.

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.

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