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Bloomberg
an hour ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
What America's Pizza Economy Is Telling Us About the Real One
With tariffs swinging markets from highs to lows in the span of hours, it helps to look at other indicators to gauge the state of our economy: home sales, the average weekly hours for manufacturing employees, how many dolls a little girl is allowed to get for Christmas. Me? I'm watching pizza sales. For the longest time, pizza has been the go-to dinner order for anyone looking to feed a family fast and on the cheap. What's often touted as America's favorite food took on another attribute during the pandemic: safe. Domino's Pizza Inc., the largest of the delivery chains, and its smaller rival Papa John's International Inc. each registered double-digit year-over-year same-store sales increases in the US and North America, respectively, in 2020, helped by Covid-19 lockdowns. Pizza Hut finally saw that kind of lift in the first quarter of 2021, by which time inflation had started to bubble up, enhancing the value proposition. In an earnings call that quarter, David Gibbs, chief executive officer of parent Yum! Brands Inc., chalked up the success to several factors, including the 'compelling value' of Pizza Hut's $10 Tastemaker offer—a large pie with any three toppings.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Wire
Shaq-a-Roni Forever: Fan-Favorite Pizza now a Full-Time Member of Papa Johns Menu
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, thanks to its extra-large size, extra cheese and extra pepperoni – all served on an XL pizza cut into eight foldable, shareable slices. Now, fans can enjoy this bold, cheesy masterpiece anytime they crave it. 'The Shaq-a-Roni isn't just a pizza — it's a slam dunk,' O'Neal said. 'I'm pumped that it's now here to stay. It's big, it's delicious, and it brings people together — just like pizza should.' To welcome the Shaq-a-Roni to Papa Johns core menu, O'Neal is sending Shaq-a-Ronis to organizations supporting important causes – like youth entrepreneurship and leadership – in the communities nearest and dearest to him, including: Orlando, Miami, Los Angeles and Baton Rouge – where fans cheered him on during his legendary basketball career Las Vegas – home to the Shaquille O'Neal Foundation Atlanta – where O'Neal and his team serve Papa Johns pizza to thousands of people each week in the restaurants owned and operated by O'Neal 'At Papa Johns, we're elevating the classics that have set us apart to deliver even more value to our customers,' said Jenna Bromberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Papa Johns. 'Since it was first introduced five years ago, the Shaq-a-Roni has offered the craveable flavors pizza fans can find only at Papa Johns. Now, it's here to deliver XL-sized value every day!' The Shaq-a-Roni features an extra-large pizza made with Papa Johns fresh, never frozen, original dough, more than half a pound of cheese and covered with extra pepperoni. The Shaq-a-Roni is now available year-round, starting at $15.99. More information about the Shaq-a-Roni pizza can be found at Follow Papa Johns on social on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Not a Papa Rewards member yet? What are you waiting for? Join here! About Papa Johns Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA®. Papa Johns believes that using high-quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world's third-largest pizza delivery company with approximately 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Papa Johns Announces Caroline Miller Oyler as Chief Administrative Officer
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 consolidation of these key business support functions is designed to enable efficiency and closer collaboration across teams. 'Caroline has been an integral part of Papa Johns for more than two decades,' said Todd Penegor, CEO of Papa Johns. 'Her deep institutional knowledge and proven leadership across multiple functions make her ideally suited to lead this newly formed role as we continue to transform our company for long-term growth.' Ms. Oyler has been with Papa Johns for 26 years and has served as interim leader of the Human Resources function on three occasions, from 2008 to 2009, 2018 to 2019, and in 2022. About Papa Johns Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. ® Papa Johns believes that using high-quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world's third-largest pizza delivery company with more than 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Colbert Guesses Why Elon Musk Turned on Trump and It's Exactly What You Think
Stephen Colbert broke the news to his audience during his monologue on Wednesday's 'The Late Show' that 'the thinkable happened' between Elon Musk and Donald Trump this week. 'There's now trouble brewing between the president and former first buddy, Elon Musk, no, no, I'm beginning. I'm starting to worry that two narcissistic megalomaniacs with a total inability to see value in other humans might have a hard time making friends,' Colbert joked. 'Here's what happened. Here's what happened yesterday. This is yesterday, right in a multi tweet onslaught among other things, Elon Musk called Trump's big, beautiful bill a disgusting abomination.' Then he speculated as to what could have caused it. 'Apparently, the ketamine has worn off. That's got to be a hell of a hangover,' Colbert said. Then he imagined what else Musk might be thinking after coming down. 'Oh, my God, I spent $300 million to elect who? I have how many children? That can't be their names!' ''Disgusting abomination' is harsh criticism,' Colbert continued. 'Also copyright infringement, because that's already the slogan for Papa John's parmesan crusted Philly Cheesesteak. Papadia.' 'Musk explained that the big, beautiful abomination will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion three exclamation points and burden American citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt,' Colbert explained. 'Counterpoint: American citizens already used to unsustainable debt. That's why they buy their parmesan crusted Philly Cheesesteak, Papadias, on Klarna.' 'In an interview on CBS This Sunday, Musk tried to distance himself from Trump,' Colbert said, playing a clip of the South African billionaire saying, 'It's not like I agree with everything the administration does.' 'Yeah, Musk doesn't think Trump was right about everything,' Colbert countered, 'his hat does.' At that, he showed a photo of Musk wearing a read baseball cap with 'Trump was right about everything' on it. Watch the full monologue below: The post Stephen Colbert Guesses Why Elon Musk Turned on Trump and It's Exactly What You Think | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns 15: How 10,000 BTC Could Have Bought Private Islands, Manhattan Penthouses And Some Of The World's Most Extravagant Luxuries Today
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Pizza Day is here again, reminding us of the first commercial use of the prized digital currency. The event, celebrated each year on May 22, has become immortalized and serves as an important reminder of the cryptocurrency's humble beginnings. What happened: In 2010, Florida-based software developer Laszlo Hanyecz accidentally gave the cryptocurrency world a date to remember when he paid 10,000 BTC (yes, you heard that right) for two Papa John's pizzas. Hanyecz said on a Bitcoin forum that he 'successfully traded' 10,000 Bitcoins for two pizzas. Trending: — no wallets, just price speculation and free paper trading to practice different strategies. According to the conversation on the forum, 1 Bitcoin was worth $0.0041 on the historical day, taking the total purchase amount to $41. Fast forward to 2025, and the same stash is worth $1.10 billion, based on a per-unit price of $110,982.80, making the pizzas the most expensive ever. What if Hanyecz had held onto his coins and instead used fiat currency to satisfy his pizza craving? Well, he could have purchased a private island. And not just one, but several. For context, the Big Darby Island in the Bahamas was recently sold for $40 million. But he'd still have plenty left. So he might as well consider buying a penthouse in the Manhattan neighborhood of New penthouses are exceptionally expensive. Prices range from around $2 million to over $48 million, with some reaching upwards of $135 million. Hanyecz could have also chosen to fund a space tourism trip for dozens of people (including me). SpaceX reportedly charged around $55 million per seat for flights to the International Space Station, according to a New York Times report. While we don't know if Hanyecz is an art aficionado, he might have used some of his fortune to outbid at some of the world's most prestigious art auctions. The most expensive artwork ever sold at auction was Leonardo da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi,' which fetched $450 million at Christie's in New York in 2017. Well, demands are boundless and luxuries plentiful. So, even a billion dollars might not be enough. But one thing is certain—the legend of those two pizzas will keep reminding the cryptocurrency community about the importance of small beginnings. Did you order your pies? Read Next: New to crypto? Get up to $400 in rewards for successfully completing short educational courses and making your first qualifying trade on Coinbase. A must-have for all crypto enthusiasts: Sign up for the Gemini Credit Card today and earn rewards on Bitcoin Ether, or 60+ other tokens, with every purchase. Image Via Shutterstock Send To MSN: Send to MSN This article Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns 15: How 10,000 BTC Could Have Bought Private Islands, Manhattan Penthouses And Some Of The World's Most Extravagant Luxuries Today originally appeared on
