The shocking truth about PAPA JOHN’S, betrayal scandals and dumpster diving.
The shocking truth about PAPA JOHN’S, betrayal scandals and dumpster diving.
Papa John's started back in 1984, when John Schnatter sold his Camaro to buy pizza-making equipment and started making pizzas in the broom closet of his father's bar. Fast forward to today, and Papa John's has become a global brand with thousands of locations in over 50 countries. But with great success comes great controversy, and we'll be diving into that a little later.
Oh boy, buckle up because we're about to dive into the first big controversy involving Papa John's founder, John Schnatter. This one is a doozy!
So, in 2012, John Schnatter made some comments during a conference call that caused quite a stir. He criticized the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and how it would impact the cost of pizza for customers. This caused a major backlash, with many people calling for a boycott of Papa John's. Schnatter eventually stepped down as CEO and issued an apology, but the damage was already done. This controversy was just the beginning of the troubles for Papa John's and John Schnatter, and we'll be delving into the other controversies in the next section. But for now, let's just say that this wasn't the last time Papa John's found itself in hot water!
Well folks, it seems like the controversies just keep on coming when it comes to Papa John's. This time, it's all about the racial slurs and insensitive comments made by none other than John Schnatter himself.
In 2018, reports emerged that Schnatter used the N-word during a conference call. He later confirmed the reports and issued an apology, but the damage was already done. Schnatter resigned as chairman of the company's board, and Papa John's struggled to distance itself from the controversy. This incident was just one in a string of public relations headaches for the pizza chain, and it's safe to say that they're still feeling the effects of Schnatter's actions today. So, there you have it, another black mark on the history of Papa John's. But we'll keep exploring the controversies and see what else we can uncover!
And that, my friends, brings us to the aftermath of John Schnatter's controversial comments. As a result of the N-word incident, Schnatter stepped down as chairman of the board of Papa John's. But that wasn't the end of it! He continued to make headlines as he publicly feuded with the company he founded, suing them and alleging that they covered up the true reason for his departure. It was a messy and public affair, with both sides throwing accusations back and forth. And to make matters even more complicated, Schnatter still owned a significant amount of Papa John's stock, which only added fuel to the fire. But despite all the drama, Papa John's has managed to soldier on and continue serving up pizzas to customers around the world. So, there you have it, another wild chapter in the history of Papa John's!
