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re: Papa John’s is closing 300 stores across US by end of 2027

Posted on 3/1/26 at 3:31 am to
Posted by Pauldingtiger
Alabama
Member since Jan 2019
987 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 3:31 am to
Like any business once someone takes over that didn’t start it, it usually goes to sh!t! Name one fast food restaurant that got better once the founder left!
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36157 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 4:02 am to
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Used to be much better pizza when he still ran it. Mediocre now.



Another victim of PE?
Posted by Tarps99
Lafourche Parish
Member since Apr 2017
12718 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 4:27 am to
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Like the stuff crust they have.


One day, I want someone to make a true arse clogging pizza.

A bed of cheese baked into the entire crust and not just the edges. It would be like eating a stuffed crust cheese pizza with no sauce and a regular pizza on top.


Or a lasagna pizza, bed of meaty marinara sauce with cheese on the bottom, lasagna noodles in the middle, and another layer of the meaty marinara sauce with cheese and topped with pepperoni.
This post was edited on 3/1/26 at 4:55 am
Posted by MikeD
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
8446 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 7:12 am to
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Or a lasagna pizza, bed of meaty marinara sauce with cheese on the bottom, lasagna noodles in the middle, and another layer of the meaty marinara sauce with cheese and topped with pepperoni.


Kinda sounds like some of the super deep Chicago style pizzas
Posted by _Hurricane_
Somewhere
Member since Feb 2016
7580 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 7:47 am to
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Hungry Howies


I love Hungry Howie’s. Great deals on Pizza and the Garlic Herb crust is fricking awesome.
This post was edited on 3/1/26 at 7:47 am
Posted by jasonbr1975
Lafayette, LA
Member since Sep 2024
2065 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 8:12 am to
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I still appreciate the little peppers they put with the pizzas. Dig those.

Yes, and the garlic dipping sauce. PJ>Dominos and Pizza Hut
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
31686 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 9:14 am to
Papa Johns is nasty.
Posted by chadr07
Rapides Parish
Member since Jan 2015
14437 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 9:43 am to




It was a good run Peyton lol
Posted by Crimson1st
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2010
21120 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 11:55 am to
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I still appreciate the little peppers they put with the pizzas. Dig those.


That’s nothing compared to the garlic butter dipping sauce…making crust great again!
Posted by Crimson1st
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2010
21120 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 11:56 am to
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Papa Johns is nasty.


Please tell me you don’t drive nor reproduce!
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
75392 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 1:02 pm to
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Used to be much better pizza when he still ran it. Mediocre now.


Another victim of PE?


I'm pretty sure Shaq bought it.


Edit-

Per Gemini:

Shaquille O'Neal owns nine Papa John's franchise locations in the Atlanta area, representing a roughly $7 million investment. While he does not own the entire corporation, he has served as a brand ambassador and board member since 2019, creating the "Shaq-a-Roni" pizza and owning significant equity through his franchise partnership.
OysterLink
OysterLink
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Key details regarding Shaq's involvement with Papa John's:
Franchise Ownership: Shaq owns nine specific franchise locations in Atlanta, Georgia.
Board Member: He joined the board of directors in 2019. Although his term ended in May 2024, he maintained his partnership as a franchisee and brand ambassador.
Brand Ambassador: He signed a multi-year deal as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the company, which included a $5.63 million deal for his image rights.
Stock Ownership: As part of his deal, he received shares of stock, with 87,136 shares vesting between 2020 and 2022.
The Shaq-a-Roni: He created a signature pizza, with $1 from every purchase donated to the Papa John's Foundation.
OysterLink
OysterLink
+6
His involvement was part of a company initiative to rebuild its image, utilizing his role as both a franchisee and a marketer
This post was edited on 3/1/26 at 1:04 pm
Posted by John Casey
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2016
4146 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 1:23 pm to
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A lot of people shite on Pizza Hut, but for the chains, I've always enjoyed their thin and crispy meat lovers.


If Pizza Hut brought back the BBQ beef pizza, I would be eating Pizza Hut a lot more often.
Posted by TheRealTigerHorn
Member since Jun 2023
397 posts
Posted on 3/1/26 at 2:39 pm to
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Used to be much better pizza when he still ran it. Mediocre now.


Another victim of PE?


Forced out because waaaayyyycism. He probably took some PE money that put them in a position to enforce his removal.
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
41747 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 4:11 am to
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At a full service restaurant price for at home pizza.


Can get a large 1 topping for $8.99 if you buy more than 1.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
47809 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 4:38 am to
Their pizza is absolute garbage.
Posted by SallysHuman
Lady Palmetto Bug
Member since Jan 2025
21811 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 5:11 am to
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If Pizza Hut brought back the BBQ beef pizza, I would be eating Pizza Hut a lot more often.









This post was edited on 3/20/26 at 5:14 am
Posted by DawgCountry
Great State of GA
Member since Sep 2012
33368 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 5:56 am to
Dominos it’s the best of the big 3 by far. And the results prove it. They are the only one growing.
Posted by SallysHuman
Lady Palmetto Bug
Member since Jan 2025
21811 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 6:13 am to
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Dominos it’s the best of the big 3 by far. And the results prove it. They are the only one growing.


I did carry out with them recently and was pleasantly surprised at the quality as well as the price. We haven't ordered pizza in years because of how daggum high it had gotten for delivery. The carryout is very reasonably priced.
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
39279 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 6:34 am to
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One day, I want someone to make a true arse clogging pizza. A bed of cheese baked into the entire crust and not just the edges. It would be like eating a stuffed crust cheese pizza with no sauce and a regular pizza on top. Or a lasagna pizza, bed of meaty marinara sauce with cheese on the bottom, lasagna noodles in the middle, and another layer of the meaty marinara sauce with cheese and topped with pepperoni.

Pizza Man in Covington.
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
39279 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 6:37 am to
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Papa Johns is nasty.

Edge Lord!

You could argue it’s mediocre, but saying it’s nasty is stupid.
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