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Toggle Summary Papa John’s Celebrates James Harden’s Most Valuable Player Award by Offering Free ‘MVPizzas’ in Houston
Free extra large pizzas featuring Harden’s likeness—beard and all—made from ingredients inspired by his MVP performance will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 26, 2018-- To celebrate Papa John’s partner James Harden winning the 63rd MVP Award,
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Toggle Summary Papa John’s International Completes Sale of China Restaurants
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 28, 2018-- Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA), today announced the sale of its restaurants in Beijing and Tianjin, China . Papa John’s China LLC sold its ownership of all 34 locations in Beijing and Tianjin to Asia Gourmet Holdings ( Shanghai )
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Toggle Summary Papa John’s Announces Resignation of John H. Schnatter as Chairman of the Board
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 11, 2018-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that the independent directors of the company have accepted the resignation of John H. Schnatter as Chairman of the Board. Olivia Kirtley acts as the company’s Lead Independent
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Toggle Summary A Message from Papa John’s CEO Steve Ritchie
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2018-- Papa John’s is not an individual. Papa John’s is a pizza company with 120,000 corporate and franchise team members around the world. Our employees represent all walks of life, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace
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Toggle Summary Special Committee of Papa John’s Board Approves Company Actions with Respect to John H. Schnatter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2018-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that a special committee of the board of directors consisting of all of the independent directors was formed to evaluate and take action with respect to all of the company’s
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Toggle Summary Special Committee of Papa John’s Board Announces Appointment of Akin Gump to Oversee Cultural Audit and Investigation of the Company
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2018-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that a special committee consisting of all independent directors of the board has appointed the international law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to oversee an audit and
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Toggle Summary Papa John’s Adopts Limited Duration Stockholder Rights Plan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 22, 2018-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the “Rights Plan”) and declared a dividend distribution of one right (“Right”) for
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Toggle Summary Papa John’s Announces Olivia F. Kirtley Appointed Board Chair and Additional Actions to Advance Cultural and Business Objectives
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2018-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that Lead Independent Director Olivia F. Kirtley has been appointed Chair of the company’s Board of Directors by a unanimous vote of the Board.
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Toggle Summary Papa John’s Schedules Second Quarter Webcast and Conference Call
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2018-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) will release its second quarter 2018 financial results on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at market close with a conference call to follow to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. ET .
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Toggle Summary Papa John’s Announces Quarterly Dividend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2018-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per common share, payable August 24, 2018 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 13, 2018
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