Papa Johns

Last week at #MUFC2026, two Papa Johns franchisees were honored as Most Valuable Performer Award winners – Nadeem Bajwa (American Dream Award) and Wade Oney (Spirit of Franchising Award). We’re proud to call these visionary leaders and powerhouse operators our partners. Congratulations!

Today, we published our 2025 Corporate Responsibility Highlights to share some of our most impactful Corporate Responsibility initiatives including: ·      Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America ·      Investing $1 million in over 326 nonprofits through the Papa Johns Foundation’s Building Community Fund with our franchise operators ·      Donating more than 2.4 million meals. Watch the video below to learn about positive impact we made in our communities, and let's continue building better together, one slice at a time! 

Calling all those at #MUFC2026 interested in how AI can help optimize your operations and create great experience for customers and team members alike! You don't want to miss our franchise partner Nadeem Bajwa to learn best practices for evaluating, implementing and measuring tech solutions to grow your business. Join us at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow in Summit 226-228. https://lnkd.in/eC5HJwdV

If you are at Shoptalk in Las Vegas, you’ll want to be at the Marketing & Media Stage tomorrow at 12:40 p.m. Our own Shivram Vaideeswaran will be sharing how Papa Johns is engaging young pizza lovers through social-first storytelling, culturally relevant collaborations and experiences that bring to life our commitment to be the best pizza-makers in the business! #ShoptalkSpring

Papa Johns continues to rise among the world’s top franchise brands—moving up two spots to #11 overall on the Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500® list and once again earning recognition as the top pizza franchise in the category. For experienced operators, this momentum reflects a brand focused on strengthening franchisee support, unit economics, and long-term growth. Explore what makes Papa Johns a proven platform for franchise development: https://lnkd.in/eqgSmz3g

As the consumer demand for pizza grows, we’re paving a path for franchise opportunities with Papa Johns in exciting U.S. markets. Our proven business model, robust supply chain and global brand awareness create a powerful foundation for experienced operators to expand their portfolio. If you're evaluating where to grow next, let’s talk territories: https://lnkd.in/eg5Y3Ggx

At Papa Johns, we’re committed to giving franchisees the tools they need to win — from enhanced training and hands-on support to operational playbooks and advanced technology. We’ve mastered the fundamentals so our franchisees can focus on what they do best, because when our owners succeed, we all come out on top. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eg5Y3Ggx

By offering competitive development incentives and room to scale, Papa Johns is opening the door for experienced operators looking to grow in the pizza segment. Reach your full franchise potential in 2026 with the backing of a nationally beloved concept: https://lnkd.in/eg5Y3Ggx

2025 was a year of building growth momentum, leveraging the operational excellence that makes us a leader in the pizza space so our franchisees can scale with confidence. If building your pizza empire is part of your vision in the next year, discover why multi-unit operators continue to choose Papa Johns: https://lnkd.in/eg5Y3Ggx

“This isn’t just an app update; it’s a fundamental shift in how our customers interact with our brand digitally, making it faster, smarter, and more seamless than ever before.” This weekend at #NRF, Papa Johns and Google together debuted a new pizza ordering experience that is more personalized, intuitive and seamless than ever before: https://lnkd.in/en49KxTA