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John Schnatter

chains Feb. 12, 2020

Papa John Says He Didn’t Actually Eat All Those PizzasThe greasy-pizza mogul walks back his incredible claim.

By Nikita Richardson
the chain gang Aug. 8, 2018

Here’s How Much Papa John’s Sales Plummeted After the Racial-Slur IncidentApparently, consumers didn’t like it when founder John Schnatter used a racial slur during a conference call.

By Nikita Richardson

the chain gang Aug. 2, 2018

Papa John’s Begins Scrubbing All Images of FounderThe company sent a seven-page email to franchisees with instructions on how to erase any trace of John Schnatter.

By Nikita Richardson
the chain gang July 12, 2018

Papa John’s Founder Resigned After Using a Racial Slur on a Conference CallHe used it on a conference call that was intended to coach him on public relations crises.

By Hugh Merwin
the chain gang Dec. 22, 2017

Papa John’s NFL-Bashing CEO Says He Will Step DownHis replacement is a former deliveryman who started at $6 an hour.

By Clint Rainey
the chain gang Nov. 15, 2017

Papa John’s Tweets Middle Finger at Neo-Nazis in Latest Attempt to Regain SalesIt finally issued a formal apology for its NFL comments.

By Clint Rainey
Mediavore June 1, 2009

Female Chefs on the Rise; Greenpeace Protests NobuPlus: sales rise at FreshDirect, and Sweetwater plans a bakery, all in our morning news roundup.

By Leila Cohan-Miccio