Papa John’s and Pizza Hut edge closer to finding new owners, sources say
- 15-Apr-2026
Two of America’s most popular national pizza chains are edging closer to selling to new owners as stiff competition, rising commodity costs and waning consumer demand are undercutting performance, according to five people familiar with the discussions. Papa John’s International and Pizza Hut, owned by Yum Brands are actively negotiating separate deals that could remove […]
Papa John’s targets 2025 India re-entry after delay
- 03-Jan-2025
US pizza chain Papa John’s International plans to make its return to the Indian market in 2025, a year later than planned, while many Western brands rethink their plans as inflation hits consumer spending. Papa John’s exited India in 2017 saying its restaurants were not able to meet the expectations of the brand and the […]
Papa John’s founder accuses CEO’s team of misconduct
- 29-Aug-2018
NEW YORK: Papa John’s International Inc founder John Schnatter, who is trying to regain control of the pizza chain after resigning as chairman in July, accused Chief Executive Officer Steve Ritchie’s “inner circle” of sexual misconduct, an allegation the company denied on Tuesday. In a letter to franchisees on Monday and published on Schnatter’s website […]