February 22, 2012

Papa John's

Subway Tops 2011 in Consumer Buzz

YouGov’s BrandIndex looked back at 2011 to determine which U.S. brands had the greatest buzz.

Not only was Subway the 2011 Buzz leader amongst quick-serves, but Subway also had the No. 1 Buzz score amongst the entire BrandIndex universe. Two of the top 5 quick-serve brands,...

Panchero’s Brings VP of Operations, Controller on Board

Panchero’s Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Barry Nelson as the company’s new vice president of operations. Nelson brings more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He spent 10 years with Papa John’s working with both corporate and franchise...

It's a Partnership, Not Charity
July 2011

 You know the adage, “You’re known by the company you keep”? Whether we like it or not, we’re often judged by whom we know and hang around.

The same could be said about brands. In this day and age when almost everything is branded and brand messages seem to...

Fast Food Closing in on Full Service in Customer Satisfaction

The quick-service industry is closing the customer satisfaction gap standing between it and the full-service industry, according to a new study.

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), released today, found that customer satisfaction with the quick-serve industry had increased 5....

Charlotte Int'l Gets "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza"

 

The more than 32 million travelers who annually pass through the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina., now have a new dining option with the recent opening of a Papa John’s restaurant.

Jude Thompson Says Goodbye to Papa John's

 

Papa John's International announced the resignation of J. Jude Thompson as president, co-CEO, and member of the Board of Directors.

Thompson, who has been a director of Papa John’s since 2008 and an officer of the company since 2009, is leaving to spend time...

Another Tax Day Deal at Papa John's

 

While the Internal Revenue Service is providing Americans three extra days to file their taxes this year, Papa John’s is delivering relief to the entire nation this weekend—especially tax “pro-crust-inators”—by offering a large, original crust pizza...

Papa John Inducted Into Business School's Hall of Fame

John Schnatter, founder, chairman and co-CEO of Papa John’s International, last evening was inducted into the Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga Business School's Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.

“It is a great honor to have been recognized by the Huizenga...

Sponsorship Could Be Solution to Crowded Ad Market

Jimmy John’s and NASCAR.

McDonald’s and the Olympics.

Taco Bell and Major League Baseball.

Papa John’s and the National Football League.

With consumers increasingly difficult to reach given the fragmented media landscape, sponsorship has inherited a...

Franchisees Get a Nod From Papa John's

Papa John’s, headquartered in Lousiville, Kentucky, announced its 2010 Franchise Operators of the Year:

Activation is Key in Sports Marketing
March 2011

Statisticians aren’t sitting cross-legged in labs, running complex algorithms on Papa John’s Super Bowl sales. A supercomputer isn’t littering the floor of a scientist’s basement, crunching cross-promotions of the FIFA World Cup. And Harry Potter has yet to cast an ROI-...

The Fall of Pizza
March 2011

What’s happened to pizza’s major players?

In 2000, the QSR 50 Report, this magazine’s annual ranking of the nation’s top quick-service brands, showed a robust American appetite for pizza, a category trailing only burger joints in representation. With pizza chains...

Who's the Face of Your Brand?
March 2011

Marketing executives have known for years that using hard-at-work, nice-looking, real employees in a TV spot can symbolize a brand’s corporate commitment to quality and service. But any marketer getting ready to take this idea to his ad people should first take some time to consider that...

Mark Shapiro On Board at Papa John's

Papa John’s International announced the appointment of Mark S. Shapiro to the company’s board of directors.

Shapiro has served as CEO of Dick Clark Productions since May 2010. Previously, he served as president and CEO of Six Flags, the world’s largest regional theme...

Papa John's Puts Its Heart Out for Customers

Chocolates are great. Flowers are nice. And diamonds say, “I love you.” But to really heat things up this Valentine’s Day, a Papa John’s heart-shaped pizza will certainly do. Available now through February 14, couples and loved ones can skip the crowded, over-priced dine-...

Toppings for Touchdowns at Papa John's

Papa John’s, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, announced that customers can receive up to seven free toppings – the number of touchdowns scored Sunday at Super Bowl XLV – on a large cheese pizza ordered online at regular menu price.

Papa John's Offers Free Super Bowl Overtime Pizza

Papa John's, the official pizza of Super Bowl XLV, announced that it will offer a free large pizza to members of its online customer-loyalty program if Super Bowl XLV, to be played on Feb. 6, goes into overtime.

To be eligible for a free large, three-topping pizza,...

Papa John’s Menu Now Available by iPhone

Papa John’s International Inc. announced the launch of its first-ever Apple iPhone application, bringing full menu access and on-the-go ordering direct to the popular platform. The free app is live and available for download from the iPhone App Store.

Papa John’s Sweetens Deal for Potential Franchisees

On the heels of a successful year of new store openings across the U.S., Papa John’s is once again making it very appealing for franchisees to grow within the Papa John’s family. Under the company’s announced 2011 Development Incentive Program, qualifying restaurants opening in...

Papa John’s Announces New Executive VP

Papa John's International, Inc., today announced the promotion of Tony Thompson to Executive Vice President, responsible for overseeing Papa John’s North American operations. Thompson will also continue in his role as president of global Papa John’s food service and research...