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Shaq-a-Roni Returns to Papa Johns for the 5th Year, Reinforcing the Brand’s Commitment to Better Communities

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Papa Johns has announced the return of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza for its 5th year, available for a time in the U.S. This extra-large pizza, created in partnership with Shaquille O'Neal, features Papa Johns' fresh dough, extra cheese, and over 60 pepperonis. For every Shaq-a-Roni sold, Papa Johns donates $1 to The Papa Johns Foundation, which supports youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and combats food insecurity.

Over the past four years, Shaq-a-Roni sales have raised $13.1 million, with more than $4 million invested through the Foundation's Building Community Fund since 2021. This year, the fund is supporting over 250 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., focusing on alleviating child food insecurity. The Shaq-a-Roni will be available to Papa Rewards members from October 14, and to all customers nationally from October 21 for $12.99.

Papa John's ha annunciato il ritorno della pizza Shaq-a-Roni per il suo quinto anno, disponibile per un periodo negli Stati Uniti. Questa pizza extra-large, creata in collaborazione con Shaquille O'Neal, presenta l'impasto fresco di Papa John's, formaggio extra e oltre 60 pepperoni. Per ogni Shaq-a-Roni venduta, Papa John's dona 1 dollaro alla Papa John's Foundation, che supporta la leadership giovanile, l'imprenditorialità e combatte l'insicurezza alimentare.

Nell'ultimo quadriennio, le vendite di Shaq-a-Roni hanno raccolto 13,1 milioni di dollari, con oltre 4 milioni di dollari investiti attraverso il Community Fund della Fondazione dal 2021. Quest'anno, il fondo sostiene oltre 250 organizzazioni nonprofit negli Stati Uniti, concentrandosi sull'alleviare l'insicurezza alimentare infantile. La Shaq-a-Roni sarà disponibile per i membri di Papa Rewards dal 14 ottobre, e per tutti i clienti a livello nazionale dal 21 ottobre al prezzo di 12,99 dollari.

Papa John's ha anunciado el regreso de la pizza Shaq-a-Roni por quinto año, disponible por un tiempo en EE. UU. Esta pizza extra grande, creada en colaboración con Shaquille O'Neal, cuenta con la masa fresca de Papa John's, queso extra y más de 60 pepperonis. Por cada Shaq-a-Roni vendida, Papa John's dona 1 dólar a la Fundación Papa John's, que apoya el liderazgo juvenil, el emprendimiento y combate la inseguridad alimentaria.

Durante los últimos cuatro años, las ventas de Shaq-a-Roni han recaudado 13.1 millones de dólares, con más de 4 millones de dólares invertidos a través del Fondo de Construcción de Comunidades de la Fundación desde 2021. Este año, el fondo está apoyando a más de 250 organizaciones sin fines de lucro en EE. UU., centrando sus esfuerzos en aliviar la inseguridad alimentaria infantil. La Shaq-a-Roni estará disponible para los miembros de Papa Rewards a partir del 14 de octubre, y para todos los clientes a nivel nacional a partir del 21 de octubre por 12.99 dólares.

파파존스는 샤크-어로니 피자의 5주년을 기념하여 미국 내에서 한정 판매를 발표했습니다. 이 초대형 피자는 샤킬 오니엘과의 협업으로 만들어졌으며, 파파존스의 신선한 도우, 추가 치즈 및 60개 이상의 페퍼로니가 포함되어 있습니다. 팔리는 샤크-어로니 피자 한 개 당 파파존스는 1달러를 파파존스 재단에 기부하여 청년 리더십, 기업가정신을 지원하고 음식 불안정성을 해소합니다.

지난 4년 동안 샤크-어로니 판매로 1310만 달러가 모금되었으며, 그 중 400만 달러 이상이 2021년부터 재단의 커뮤니티 기금에 투자되었습니다. 올해 이 기금은 미국 전역에서 250개 이상의 비영리 단체를 지원하며, 아동의 음식 불안정성을 완화하는 데 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 샤크-어로니 피자는 10월 14일부터 파파 리워드 회원들에게 제공되며, 10월 21일부터는 전국의 모든 고객에게 12.99달러에 제공됩니다.

Papa John's a annoncé le retour de la pizza Shaq-a-Roni pour sa cinquième année, disponible pendant un certain temps aux États-Unis. Cette pizza extra-large, créée en partenariat avec Shaquille O'Neal, se compose de la pâte fraîche de Papa John's, de fromage supplémentaire et de plus de 60 pepperonis. Pour chaque Shaq-a-Roni vendue, Papa John's fait un don de 1 dollar à la Papa John's Foundation, qui soutient le leadership des jeunes, l'entrepreneuriat et lutte contre l'insécurité alimentaire.

Au cours des quatre dernières années, les ventes de Shaq-a-Roni ont permis de récolter 13,1 millions de dollars, avec plus de 4 millions de dollars investis par le biais du Community Fund de la Fondation depuis 2021. Cette année, le fonds soutient plus de 250 organisations à but non lucratif à travers les États-Unis, se concentrant sur l'atténuation de l'insécurité alimentaire chez les enfants. La Shaq-a-Roni sera disponible pour les membres de Papa Rewards à partir du 14 octobre, et pour tous les clients à l'échelle nationale à partir du 21 octobre au prix de 12,99 dollars.

Papa John's hat die Rückkehr der Shaq-a-Roni-Pizza für das fünfte Jahr angekündigt, die für kurze Zeit in den USA erhältlich sein wird. Diese extra große Pizza, die in Zusammenarbeit mit Shaquille O'Neal kreiert wurde, enthält den frischen Teig von Papa John's, extra Käse und über 60 Pepperoni. Für jede verkaufte Shaq-a-Roni spendet Papa John's 1 Dollar an die Papa John's Foundation, die die Jugendführung, das Unternehmertum unterstützt und gegen Lebensmittelunsicherheit kämpft.

In den letzten vier Jahren haben die Verkäufe von Shaq-a-Roni 13,1 Millionen Dollar eingebracht, wobei über 4 Millionen Dollar investiert wurden, um seit 2021 über den Community Fund der Stiftung zu unterstützen. In diesem Jahr unterstützt der Fonds über 250 gemeinnützige Organisationen in den USA, die sich auf die Bekämpfung der Lebensmittelunsicherheit bei Kindern konzentrieren. Die Shaq-a-Roni wird für Mitglieder von Papa Rewards ab dem 14. Oktober verfügbar sein und ab dem 21. Oktober für alle Kunden landesweit zum Preis von 12,99 Dollar.

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  • Shaq-a-Roni pizza returns for 5th year, potentially boosting sales
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The fan-favorite Shaq-a-Roni pizza showcases Papa Johns efforts to promote youth leadership and entrepreneurship, and combat food insecurity

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Papa Johns announced the return of its popular Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S. for a limited time, celebrating its 5th year on the menu this fall. Crafted in partnership with basketball legend and Papa Johns franchisee, Shaquille O’Neal, for every Shaq-a-Roni sold at participating locations, Papa Johns donates $1 to The Papa Johns Foundation.

Basketball legend and Papa Johns franchisee Shaquille O'Neal and the Shaq-a-Roni pizza. (Photo: Business Wire)

Basketball legend and Papa Johns franchisee Shaquille O'Neal and the Shaq-a-Roni pizza. (Photo: Business Wire)

“I’m excited to bring back the Shaq-a-Roni for the 5th consecutive year,” said Shaquille O’Neal. “It’s not just about great pizza – I’m proud that every pizza sold helps support the communities we serve.”

PAPA JOHNS COMMITMENT TO BETTER THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT

The Papa Johns Foundation is committed to building stronger communities through initiatives focused on youth leadership & entrepreneurship, and food insecurity. Over the past four years, Papa Johns has raised $13.1 million through Shaq-a-Roni sales, and since 2021 has invested more than $4 million through the Foundation’s Building Community Fund, a grant program that supports franchisees local community initiatives.

“At Papa Johns, we believe pizza brings people together. This collaboration has brought joy to pizza lovers and raised awareness about important issues impacting our communities,” said Jennifer Garner, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Papa Johns. “It’s a great example of how a popular menu item can give back, combining delicious pizza with meaningful contributions to our communities.”

This year, the Building Community Fund is supporting more than 250 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., with a priority focus on alleviating food insecurity for children. This includes awarding grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark and Kids’ Meals, Inc. in Houston, organizations that have distinct programs aimed at supporting this shared focus. Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark has launched the “Healthy Living Through Access and Nutritional Education” program, which promotes healthy living through interactive discussions, cooking demonstrations, and hands-on gardening activities. Grant funding will enable Kids’ Meals, Inc. to strengthen their Healthy Meal Delivery program, which aims to end childhood hunger by delivering free, nutritious meals directly to the homes of Houston’s most vulnerable preschool-aged children.

ABOUT THE SHAQ-A-RONI PIZZA

The Shaq-a-Roni is an extra-large pizza made with Papa Johns fresh, never frozen, six-ingredient dough, loaded with extra cheese, covered in over 60 pepperonis, and cut into eight slices. This fan-favorite pizza will be available for Papa Rewards members, starting October 14, and to all customers nationally October 21 for $12.99.

More information about the Shaq-a-Roni pizza can be found at www.papajohns.com/shaq/. Follow Papa Johns on social on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).

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About Papa Johns

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA®. Papa Johns believes that using high-quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company with approximately 5,900 restaurants in 50 countries and territories. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit www.PapaJohns.com or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.

About The Papa Johns Foundation

Founded in 2019, the Papa Johns Foundation supports communities as they work together for equality, fairness, respect and opportunity for all. We believe empowered communities overcome divides through civility and unity, and we support organizations that share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Through partnerships with leading national and local community organizations, the Papa Johns Foundation’s philanthropic approach focuses on Youth Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Food Security and Food Waste Reduction.

Michelle Philippe

404-431-1767

michelle_philippe@papajohns.com

Source: Papa John’s International, Inc.

FAQ

When will the Shaq-a-Roni pizza be available at Papa Johns (PZZA) in 2024?

The Shaq-a-Roni pizza will be available to Papa Rewards members starting October 14, and to all customers nationally from October 21, 2024.

How much does Papa Johns (PZZA) donate for each Shaq-a-Roni pizza sold?

Papa Johns donates $1 to The Papa Johns Foundation for every Shaq-a-Roni pizza sold at participating locations.

What is the price of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza at Papa Johns (PZZA)?

The Shaq-a-Roni pizza is priced at $12.99 at Papa Johns.

How much has Papa Johns (PZZA) raised through Shaq-a-Roni sales since its inception?

Papa Johns has raised $13.1 million through Shaq-a-Roni sales over the past four years.

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