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Papa John’s to Shutter Nearly 300 Restaurants in North America

The restaurant chain said that most of the restaurants slated for closure are franchise-owned and have been operating at a loss.
Papa John’s to Shutter Nearly 300 Restaurants in North America
A Papa John's restaurant in Miami, Fla., on July 11, 2018. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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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.

Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.