Papa Johns
Coverage of Papa Johns in the Nexus archive.
- 1 in custody, several people hospitalized after string of armed carjackings and robberies in SW Miami-Dade
A series of armed carjackings and robberies in SW Miami-Dade resulted in multiple hospitalizations and led to one person being taken into custody. Deputies found a beaten and stabbed victim near a Papa Johns, discovered stolen vehicles at a shopping center, and arrested a suspect after a brief foot pursuit. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit continues investigating potential additional suspects.
- Papa Johns shutters nearly 50 locations across 17 states as competition intensifies
Papa Johns closed nearly 50 locations across 17 states due to intensified competition. The company also laid off 7 percent of its corporate workforce as underperforming franchise locations were phased out.
- Papa Johns to open Pizza Planet pop-ups in LA for ‘Toy Story 5’
Papa Johns will open Pizza Planet pop-up locations in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of Disney Pixar's 'Toy Story 5'. The event targets pizza lovers and Toy Story fans, timed with the movie's release next month.
- Papa Johns to open Pizza Planet pop-ups in 4 cities for ‘Toy Story 5’
Papa Johns is opening Pizza Planet-themed pop-ups in London, Seoul, Madrid, and Los Angeles in June to promote Disney and Pixar’s 'Toy Story 5'. The pop-ups feature retro arcade-style décor and interactive elements inspired by the fictional pizzeria from the 1995 film.
- America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds
Pizza Hut remains America's favorite pizza chain, earning 19.1% of votes for best-tasting fast-food pizza, followed by Domino's at 17.1%. The survey was conducted by YouGov and analyzed responses from over 44,000 U.S. consumers. Pizza Hut's lead is attributed to strong long-term affinity among consumers and a nostalgia factor.
- Papa Johns drone delivery skips the pizza
Papa Johns has launched a drone delivery test with Wing, delivering Oven Toasted Sandwiches to customers near Sun Valley Commons in Indian Trail, North Carolina. The test is limited and aims to develop aerodynamic packaging for future pizza deliveries. Papa Johns plans to integrate Wing's drone network into its app and ordering system.
- Papa Johns Is Getting Into Drone Delivery—but Not for Pizza
Papa Johns is collaborating with Alphabet's Wing to deliver sandwiches using drones, marking a new development in food delivery technology. This partnership will not include pizza delivery. The move highlights the challenges of implementing drone delivery systems.