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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.
MTN DEW and NBA 2K23 launched a Player's Pack Bundle at Papa Johns, timed with the game's release on September 9, 2022. Fans purchasing a large 3-topping pizza and two 20 oz. MTN DEW can unlock exclusive in-game perks and a chance to win up to a million dollars' worth of swag. The bundle includes 200,000 unique locker codes featuring player packs, Emerald Tier Cards, and MyPLAYER Skill Boosts. The offer starts at $17.99 and runs until October 14, 2022. Shaquille O'Neal promoted the initiative, enhancing engagement with fans in the gaming community.
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Papa Johns has launched its new Football Pizza, designed for sports fans to enjoy during the football season. This innovative product features a crispy thin crust topped with signature pepperoni, shaped like a football, and priced at $10.99. Available nationally starting August 29, the Football Pizza aims to enhance game day celebrations. The launch follows the introduction of Papa Bowls. According to a recent survey, pepperoni is a top preferred topping among football fans.
Papa Johns has launched a new menu category, Papa Bowls, featuring their signature toppings without the crust. Available in three flavors – Italian Meats Trio, Chicken Alfredo, and Garden Veggie – these bowls are designed to appeal to customers craving a different pizza experience. The bowls will be available for Papa Rewards members starting August 15 and to the general public from August 22, each priced at $7.99. This release marks the company's continued focus on menu innovation, adding to previous offerings like the Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza.
Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA) reported Q2 2022 revenues of $522.7 million, up 1.5% year-over-year. Excluding refranchising effects, revenue growth was 5.2%. North America comparable sales increased 0.9%, while international sales fell 8.0%. The net income was $25.4 million, down from $32.3 million the previous year, with diluted earnings per share at $0.70. A 20% dividend hike to $1.68 annually was announced. Despite challenges from inflation and a contracting UK market, management remains optimistic about long-term growth through innovation and market share expansion.
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.