The restaurant chain said that most of the restaurants slated for closure are franchise-owned and have been operating at a loss.
A Papa John’s restaurant in Miami, Fla., on July 11, 2018. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Papa John’s, a global restaurant chain known for its freshly made pizzas, recently announced its plans to close nearly 300 restaurants throughout North America between this year and 2027.
During a fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call on Feb. 26, the international eatery said it had already identified its underperforming stores targeted for closure.
