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Apollo and Irth Capital's joint bid would value Papa John's, the world's third-largest pizza delivery company, just above $60 per share

Apollo Global Management and Irth Capital Management have approached Papa John's International for a deal that would take the U.S. pizza chain private, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns is elevating the pizza experience with the global launch of its latest innovation: the all-new Croissant Pizza. The Croissant Pizza indulgently pairs the delicate, flaky texture of a buttery croissant with the bold flavors of Papa Johns pizza – bringing the brand's Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.® promise to life through craft, quality and innovation. A pizza this expertly crafted deserves to be delivered in cutting-edge artistic style.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's official: the pizza that brings big flavor from an even bigger personality is here to stay. Papa Johns is proud to announce that the Shaq-a-Roni — the larger-than-life pizza crafted in partnership with basketball superstar and Papa Johns franchisee Shaquille O'Neal — is now a full-time menu item beginning today. Originally launched as a limited-time offering in the summer of 2020, the Shaq-a-Roni quickly became an item fans eagerly waited to enjoy, year after year.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) today announced the promotion of Caroline Miller Oyler to Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Oyler has served as the company's Chief Legal and Risk Officer since 2018 and will continue in her role as Corporate Secretary. In her expanded role, Ms. Oyler will now oversee human resources and culture (People Experience), legal, risk, safety and security, internal audit and facilities. The.

There's a new reason to get excited about pizza night in Canada. Papa Johns is turning up the flavour with its latest menu addition: Cheddar Crust Pizza.

Papa John's turnaround is gaining traction, outperforming pizza peers with sequential sales improvements driven by value offerings and first-party platform growth. Despite margin pressure from one-off marketing and franchisee expenses, guest traffic and brand perception are rising, signaling sustainable momentum. Strategic initiatives like refranchising and a Google Cloud partnership could further boost margins and digital engagement, supporting long-term growth.

Domino's gains edge with global growth, DoorDash deal and loyalty revamp, while Papa John's lags on earnings downward revisions and weaker stock performance.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) today announced that members of its leadership team will participate in the 2025 Oppenheimer Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference. Todd Penegor, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ravi Thanawala, Chief Financial Officer and EVP, International, and Heather Hollander, SVP, Investor Relations, FP&A, and Strategy will be interviewed in an analyst-led fireside chat discussion at 9:45 a.m. ET.

PZZA's focus on investment in technology-led initiatives and Google Cloud partnership bodes well. However, soft comps are a headwind.