Papa John's International, Inc. - Common Stock (PZZA)

No pizza establishment has ever earned a MICHELIN Star and Papa Johns is leading the charge to become the first. The brand is making a statement the world can rally behind: great pizza is star-worthy. With the launch of their new Pan Pizza, Papa Johns is ready to prove it.

Over the past six months, Papa John’s shares (currently trading at $34.24) have posted a disappointing 15.5% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

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Pan Pizza is coming to Papa Johns, and it’s bolder than ever. Starting Thursday, January 29, fans nationwide can experience a new pan pizza crafted to raise the bar on a nostalgic favorite. Built on years of culinary development, Papa Johns Pan Pizza brings together crispy caramelized edges, a pillowy, airy center and an indulgent six-cheese blend for a rich, crave-worthy experience.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend is payable February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2026. At this quarterly dividend rate, the annual dividend is equivalent to $1.84 per common share.

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Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns©”) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with a conference call to follow at 8:00 a.m. ET.

The landscape of digital commerce has shifted from simple transactions to intelligent, agent-led experiences. On January 11, 2026, during the National Retail Federation’s "Big Show" in New York, Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and Google Cloud, a division of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), announced the nationwide deployment of their new "Food Ordering Agent." This [...]

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Shares of fast-food pizza chain Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) fell 5% in the afternoon session after Mizuho lowered its price target on the company's shares to $40 from $44. 

Papa Johns is redefining pizza for the wellness-minded era. As more consumers look for ways to enjoy the foods they love while staying aligned with more balanced lifestyles, Papa Johns is stepping into the moment and testing the Protein Crust Pizza, a perfectly portioned pizza with protein-infused dough. The Protein Crust Pizza is a limited, one-day-only release exclusive for Papa Rewards Members at one select Atlanta Papa Johns restaurant.

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Shares of fast-food pizza chain Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) fell 2.5% in the morning session after reports revealed cautious analyst commentary and news of a $5 million legal settlement over its hiring practices. 

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Shares of fast-food pizza chain Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after investor optimism grew around its turnaround plan, which highlighted significant cost savings and strong international growth. 

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Shares of fast-food pizza chain Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) jumped 2% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company sold 85 restaurants to one of its largest franchisees, who also committed to significant expansion. The pizza chain announced it sold its locations in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas to Pie Investments Management. This transaction made the group one of Papa John's largest U.S. franchise operators, with a portfolio of more than 150 restaurants nationwide. The deal also included an agreement for Pie Investments to open 52 new restaurants in the Philadelphia market over the next five years. This expansion plan demonstrated strong confidence in the brand's future growth prospects.

Not all pizzas are created equal – and Papa Johns continues to raise the bar. Now, the brand is giving all pizza fans the ultimate freedom to create their own pizza for just $9.99 starting on Cyber Monday.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced that it has refranchised restaurants previously owned and operated by Colonel’s Limited, LLC, a joint venture between Papa Johns and Steeplechase Express, Inc. Pie Investments, led by Chris Patel, a leading franchisee operator and now one of Papa Johns largest domestic franchise partners, has assumed control of 85 Papa Johns restaurants in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets. Through a joint venture with Papa Johns, the restaurants were previously owned and operated by Colonel’s Limited, LLC, led by William Freitas, one of Papa Johns longest-standing franchisee partners, who is retiring. Papa Johns and Pie Investments also announced plans to open 52 additional new restaurants by 2030 to expand Papa Johns footprint across the Greater Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns”) (the “Company”) today announced that Ravi Thanawala, most recently Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, International, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and President, North America, in which role he will lead the Company’s North American business, including restaurant operations and development strategies along with his CFO responsibilities. In connection with his appointment, the Company’s International business will be led by Chris Lyn-Sue, who has been promoted from Senior Vice President, Head of International Markets to Senior Vice President, General Manager of International. Thanawala and Lyn-Sue will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor. These changes are effective immediately.