Franchisees and Team members Participate in Service Activities at
Boys & Girls Clubs in 10 Papa John’s Restaurant Cities
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2019--
Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced a Day of
Service in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and The Papa
John’s Foundation. The pizza company plans to make the day of service an
annual event. This community service initiative is part of the company’s
commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities in which
Papa John’s franchisees, employees, and customers live and work.
Papa John’s franchisees from across the United States, including
executives headquartered in Louisville, KY, will participate in service
activities at ten local Boys & Girls Clubs locations in Chicago, Dallas,
Houston, Los Angeles, Louisville, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia,
Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Additionally, Boys & Girls Club members in
Nashville, TN will be invited for a special event in June at Papa John’s
annual Operations Conference (OPCON).
During the Day of Service, Papa John’s franchisees and team members will
spend time volunteering at their local Boys & Girls Clubs with some fun
activities and will wrap up the time hosting a free pizza party for Club
members and staff.
“At Boys & Girls Clubs, we enable all young people, especially those who
need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring,
responsible citizens,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls
Clubs of America. “Our partnership with Papa John’s will empower kids
and teens at Boys & Girls Clubs across the country to think about the
entrepreneurial spirit and drive necessary to own a business. We are
thrilled to have The Papa John’s Foundation as a new partner. We know
this Day of Service will provide hope and opportunity to young people
across the country.”
“Our Papa John’s family is 120,000 corporate and franchise team members
strong, representing all walks of life around the globe. Our franchisees
and employees have long been active and engaged members of their
communities. With Boys & Girls Clubs of America being one of the
grantees of the newly launched The Papa John’s Foundation for Building
Community, we look forward to future collaborations to support
communities as they work together for equality, fairness, respect and
opportunity for all.”
In addition, The Papa John’s Foundation for Building Community will also
contribute an annual investment to support select Youth of the Year
events, part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year
program.
To learn more about The Papa John’s Foundation for Building Community
and the Boys & Girls Clubs partnership, visit papajohns.com/foundation/.
About The Papa John’s Foundation For Building Community
The Papa John’s Foundation supports communities as they work together
for equality, fairness, respect and opportunity for all. The initial
list of grantees includes Bennett College, the Boys & Girls Clubs of
America, Lean Into Louisville, and the Association of American Colleges
& Universities.
The Foundation’s independent advisory group includes seven nationally
recognized research, media and community engagement professionals that
will help guide the Foundation’s future activities.
About Boys & Girl Clubs of America
For more than 150 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has
enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as
productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, 4,300 Clubs serve 4
million young people through Club membership and community outreach.
Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands
throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated
Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a
safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact
youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school
hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and
citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54
percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are
located in Atlanta. Learn more at on Facebook and Twitter.
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Source: Papa John’s International, Inc.
Papa John’s Contacts:
Lindsay English
502-777-6148
Lindsay_English@papajohns.com
Boys & Girls Clubs Contacts:
Sara Leutziner
Lead
Director, Public Relations
404-487-5624
sleutziner@bgca.org