Papa Johns

Our Team Member of the Month for June is Janet Neafus! Janet lives by the inspiring motto, “Strive for progress over perfection. Progress often comes from taking action, adapting quickly and refining as you go.” Her dedication, adaptability and positive attitude make a meaningful impact every day. Congratulations, Janet!

At Papa Johns, Better is happening every day. Not just with “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza®.” but how we’re better supporting our communities. Check out this mid-year update on our work in 2025!

According to Technavio, the pizza industry is expected to grow by $70.1 billion in the next several years and at Papa Johns, we’re dedicated to staying ahead of the curve through menu innovation, operational excellence and a scalable business model. If you have the vision, we have the infrastructure to help you scale it. Contact our team to learn more about bringing Papa Johns to a community near you and break into the pizza franchise segment: https://lnkd.in/eg5Y3Ggx

Our franchisee partners in Texas are rallying together to support communities in Texas Hill Country devastated by recent floods. Tomorrow, July 15, Papa Johns Texas participating locations will be donating 100% of the profits from all orders made across the region to help aid the ongoing relief efforts. https://lnkd.in/eTYHfGBy

We’re proud to be ranked #31 on The Technomic, Inc. Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report!🎉 This recognition reflects the strength of our brand, our franchisees, and our commitment to delivering a pizza experience like no other. Read more at Restaurant Business Online: https://lnkd.in/egssbFu8

We are pleased to announce that Dan Djuric has joined Papa Johns as Senior Vice President of Infrastructure, Technical Operations, and Enterprise Architecture. Dan brings more than two decades of experience and a strong background in data and technology, having most recently served as Chief Data Officer. In this new role, Dan will lead efforts to leverage technology and data science to drive innovation and deliver measurable outcomes, supporting the continued advancement of our technology transformation strategy. Welcome to the team, Dan!

We have an exciting leadership announcement! Christopher Collins has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Principal Accounting Officer. Over four years at Papa Johns, Chris has led our tax and treasury teams, served as Interim CFO and played a crucial role in strengthening our financial organization to support our long-term growth. Please join us in congratulating Chris!

Did you know, one in two kids don’t have access to afterschool programs and one in five are left alone after school? Yet we know the 4M+ kids who are a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America excel compared to their peers. We’re proud to be a part of inspiring the next generation of young people to find their passion for leadership, community service, and entrepreneurship. #AmericaNeedsClubKids, Papa Johns needs Club kids, we all need Club kids. Learn more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/d8JhHyhw

Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.® is only possible because of our stellar restaurant leaders who make it all happen. One of those Papa Johns pros is June’s General Manager of the Month, McKayla Rogers! Her dedication has helped extend hours to better meet the pizza cravings of her community.

Franchise Times recently featured our franchisee partners Nadeem Bajwa and Chris Patel alongside team member Amy Elder, CFE, as they took the stage at the IFA World Franchise Show to share their perspectives on multi-unit growth and the value of strong franchisor-franchisee relationships. With nearly 300 locations combined, Nadeem and Chris exemplify what’s possible with the right team and a proven brand. Read the full article for more on how these Papa Johns operators are scaling for success: https://lnkd.in/eByeDF8u