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Papa John's to Shutter 300 Locations in Cost-Cutting Push to Spur Growth
business5 days ago

Papa John's to Shutter 300 Locations in Cost-Cutting Push to Spur Growth

Papa John's will shutter 300 restaurants by end-2027 as part of a cost-cutting push to boost growth, with 200 closures planned by year-end and the rest by 2027. CFO Ravi Thanawala cited underperforming locations or sites that can transfer sales to nearby outlets. The chain has about 6,000 locations in 50 countries; 2025 revenue was $2.1 billion with shrinking profits, and the stock has fallen roughly 31% over the past year. The company also cut its corporate workforce by 7%, to about 104,000 employees as of March 2025.

Papa John’s to shutter about 300 North American restaurants in turnaround
business5 days ago

Papa John’s to shutter about 300 North American restaurants in turnaround

Papa John’s says it will close roughly 300 underperforming North American restaurants by the end of 2027, about 200 of them this year, as part of a turnaround plan following a weak quarter. The closures accompany a roughly 7% cut to its corporate staff and come after a 5.4% drop in North American same-store sales in Q4; CEO Todd Penegor cited a weak consumer backdrop and promotional environment while rivals like Pizza Hut and Domino’s show a mixed picture.

"Papa John's Settles Discrimination Lawsuit, Pays $175K to Blind Athens Man"
business2 years ago

"Papa John's Settles Discrimination Lawsuit, Pays $175K to Blind Athens Man"

Papa John's Pizza has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a disability discrimination claim filed by a blind former employee. The employee, Michael Barnes, was denied an accommodation and fired before starting his job. The settlement also includes training on the Americans with Disabilities Act for Papa John's employees, a review of employment policies, and monitoring of discrimination complaints by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The company stated its commitment to equal opportunity and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture.

"Omaha Police Probe Pizza Shop Robbery"
crime2 years ago

"Omaha Police Probe Pizza Shop Robbery"

Omaha Police are investigating a robbery at a Papa John's pizza shop where a suspect, described as a Black male wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt and a black face covering, entered the store, brandished a handgun, and demanded money before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers.