Papa Johns is the latest pizza chain to close hundreds of locations following a tough quarter as customers pull back on spending.
The company revealed during Thursday’s earnings call that approximately 300 underperforming restaurants in North America will close by the end of 2027, with about 200 of them shuttering this year.
The affected restaurants are those “not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively transfer sales to a nearby restaurant,” said Ravi Thanawala, Papa Johns chief financial officer and president of the chain’s North America operations.
I haven't ordered Papa Johns in so long.. I used to order delivery pizzas from another local small chain though. It was great for years, but one day I got a text from Uber right after I placed my order informing me that they'd be delivering my pizza. An hour and a half later, I received a cold pizza from an apathetic uber driver who had to waddle up my driveway. Never again..
I'd consider Papa Johns if they still had their own delivery staff. Maybe I'll check them out again UGH