All Papa John's articles
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NewsDomino’s UK: Not massive growth left in pizza
CEO Andrew Rennie said chicken is already bigger than pizza in the UK, with hopes its new sub-brand Chick ‘N’ Dip could have a “big impact” at the company
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NewsPapa Johns UK records strongest quarter since Covid
The pizza chain’s sales saw high single-digit growth in Q3 2025, attributed to a recent brand relaunch, new partnerships with aggregators, and a stronger focus on customer experience and loyalty
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Analysis & InsightIndependent thinkers: how hospitality is harnessing the power of agentic AI
The rise of autonomous artificial intelligence is giving hospitality businesses the opportunity to bolster training, improve order systems and, perhaps ironically, place more emphasis on the human experience
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Analysis & InsightFirst party vs third party: the changing face of delivery in the UK
As delivery proves to be an ever more crucial revenue stream across all segments of the hospitality sector, questions over whether to adopt a first or third party-focused approach dominate
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Event NewsConsumer-facing innovation at MCA’s Innovation Conference
Taking place at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on 9 October, two sessions will showcase how operators are innovating at the consumer interface, from delivery models to creative brand partnerships
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NewsSales return to growth for Papa Johns UK
The pizza delivery chain has undergone significant transformation since 2023, a strategy that has led to growth in both customers and sales, according to CFO Ravi Thanawala
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NewsPapa Johns continues like-for-like decline
The pizza delivery chain said it is taking “proactive steps to drive profitable growth”, with 74 sites closed in 2024
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Analysis & InsightQSR and food-to-go drive growth amid cautious market conditions
QSR turnover is expected to grow 3.4% to £17.7bn, with outlet numbers up 1.5%, while food-to-go is forecast to grow 3.5% to £13.6bn, according to the latest Lumina Intelligence data
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NewsPapa Johns brand reset sees early success
The pizza delivery chain continues to improve UK sales, but is monitoring global trends and may consider closures due to a volatile trading environment
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NewsPapa John’s closes 13 South West restaurants after franchise partnership ended
The pizza delivery business ended the agreement with its regional after a review of the business and said it would be looking to reopen the affected stores as soon as possible
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NewsPapa Johns partners with Google Cloud to drive AI-enhanced experience
The pizza group will leverage Google Cloud’s AI, data analytics, and machine learning capabilities to provide a more frictionless and consistent experience for customers
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Analysis & InsightThe biggest brands in foodservice delivery
Greggs and PizzaExpress are among the brands forecast to see the largest growth in delivery turnover this year, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsPapa Johns franchise base ‘stronger than ever’
Having restructured its UK estate, the pizza brand is now “well positioned for growth” with positive sales and transactions, according UK MD Chris Phylactou
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InterviewsPapa Johns UK: ‘We’re effectively resetting the business’
The brand relaunch will underpin the pizza chain’s journey back to profitability and growth, while “showing Domino’s we mean business,” head of marketing Simon Wallwork tells MCA
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NewsPapa Johns UK comparable sales return to growth
CFO Ravi Thanawala said a consumer-centric approach, combined with menu innovation and a refreshed loyalty scheme, has helped drive 2% growth in comparable sales
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NewsPapa Johns boosts discounts with new loyalty scheme
Papa Johns has launched a refreshed rewards programme that offers a streamlined way to earn points and redeem them with ‘Papa Dough’, a flexible discount system that acts as in-store credit
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Analysis & InsightQSR giants launch first ever festive menus
Popeyes and Papa Johns debut Christmas menu revamps for the first time, while food-to-go chains like Black Sheep Coffee and Ole & Steen offer fresh twists to festive favourites
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Analysis & InsightLoyalty: ‘People expect an immediate reward’
The introduction of Tesco’s Clubcard membership pricing brought a ‘different level of thinking to the mass market’ and is likely to be something consumers come to expect outside retail, Hostech heard
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NewsPapa Johns reports £18.5m loss for 2023
The UK and Ireland franchise pizza business, which closed 15 stores during the year to 31 December 2023, saw like-for-like sales decline by 5.7% over the same period
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Analysis & InsightThe value of brand partnerships
From Heinz’s collaborations with GDK and Morley’s, Papa Johns x Tabasco to PizzaExpress’ tie-up with Schwartz, MCA explores the emerging trend for brand partnerships, and the potential for increased brand visibility, customer engagement and mutual growth