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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) will host its quarterly conference call on August 4 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss second-quarter earnings for 2022. Key participants will include CEO Rob Lynch and CFO Ann Gugino. Interested investors can register online at ir.papajohns.com/events-presentations. The company, renowned for its commitment to quality ingredients, operates over 5,500 restaurants globally, making it the third-largest pizza delivery chain.
Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA) reported a 6.0% increase in revenues to $542.7 million for Q1 2022, with global system-wide sales of $1.3 billion, up 5.3%. Comparable sales rose 1.9% in North America and 0.8% internationally, following strong prior year gains. Earnings per diluted share hit $0.29, while adjusted EPS improved to $0.95. The company raised its restaurant growth outlook to 280-320 new units for 2022 and announced a long-term goal of opening 1,400-1,800 new locations by 2025. Despite inflationary pressures, Papa John's maintains positive momentum in unit growth and sales.
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Papa John’s announced a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per common share, payable on May 27, 2022, to shareholders of record on May 16, 2022. This dividend reflects an annualized rate of $1.40 per share. The press release includes forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties, which could affect future results. For detailed risk factors, shareholders are directed to review the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021.
Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) announces the retirement of Chief Operating Officer, International, Jack Swaysland. Amanda Clark is promoted to Chief International and Development Officer, overseeing both international strategy and global development. Liz Williams is appointed as Chief International Operations Officer, taking over Swaysland's responsibilities. Clark has driven significant growth, including the largest development deal in pizza history to open 1,350 stores in South China by 2040, increasing the global unit count by 25%. Both appointments are effective May 2, 2022.
Delta Apparel appoints Sonya E. Medina to its Board of Directors, enhancing its governance with her extensive experience in multi-industry roles and corporate social responsibility. Medina's background includes over 22 years in various sectors, including her time as a White House Commissioned Officer and leadership in Fortune 100 companies. She is recognized for her contributions to sustainability and brand management. Delta Apparel’s CEO, Robert W. Humphreys, expressed confidence that Medina's insights will benefit the company and its shareholders.
Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) will announce its first quarter 2022 financial results on May 5, 2022, before market open, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the call via ir.papajohns.com or by dialing 877-312-8816 (U.S.) or 253-237-1189 (International) with conference ID 9450928. Initial expectations for the financial results have not been disclosed, but the release will provide key insights into the company's performance and market outlook.
Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) has appointed Joe Sieve as its new Chief Restaurant Officer, starting May 2. With over 20 years in the pizza industry, including leadership roles at Domino’s and Inspire Brands, Sieve aims to enhance operations across corporate and franchise restaurants in North America. His experience as both a franchisee and an operator is expected to drive operational improvements and customer satisfaction, supporting the company's goal of becoming the best pizza company in the world.
Papa John's has launched two new menu items: the Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza and Spicy Pepperoni Rolls, aimed at pepperoni enthusiasts. The Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust features hand-stuffed pepperoni and cheese in a seasoned crust, while the Spicy Pepperoni Rolls include jalapenos and creamy cheese. Exclusively available for Papa Rewards members initially, the items will be open to all customers starting
Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced the refranchising of its majority stake in a joint venture with Blue and Silver Ventures, with Sun Holdings acquiring control of 90 restaurants in Texas. This strategic move is part of a development agreement to open 100 new locations by 2029. Sun Holdings aims to leverage its operational scale for accelerated domestic growth. The financial terms remain undisclosed, and the partnership signifies a continued push for expansion, building on a recent agreement to open over 1,350 stores in South China by 2040.