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Papa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb for Valentine’s DayPapa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb for Valentine’s Day

The pizza chain is sharing this limited-edition bathtime accessory with some who share garlic sauce content on social media

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

February 12, 2025

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Papa Johns garlic bath bomb
Papa Johns is trying something fragrant for Valentine's Day. Papa Johns

Papa Johns is one of a few brands celebrating the single life and self-love on Valentine’s Day with the brand’s tongue-in-cheek limited-release bath bomb inspired by the pizza chain’s iconic garlic sauce.

The limited-edition promotion is inspired by Papa Johns customers who claim that they would want to bathe in the garlic sauce. Starting Tuesday, Papa Johns began surprising social-media content providers who “share their boundless love” for the brand’s garlic dipping sauce by sending them a garlic bath bomb.  

“This Valentine’s Day, the pizza company is showing a little extra love to their most passionate fans by turning their wildest dreams into reality,” a spokesperson for Papa Johns said.

Papa Johns is working with influencers on this social media marketing program like Instagram personality, @Hannasaurrr, who posted a video collaboration with Papa Johns featuring her getting a romantic bath ready with the pizza chain’s garlic bath bomb and heart-shaped pizza.

Papa Johns is not the only brand to go all-in on the cheeky Valentine’s Day promotional fun this February: Subway is offering a “meet cute”-themed BOGO deal, Dunkin’ rolled out Valentine’s Day merch, Sonic launched a “thirst trap” clothing line, and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar brought back its Date Night pass.

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As of Sept. 29, there were 5,908 Papa Johns restaurants operating in 49 countries.

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About the Author

Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.  

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine. 

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events. 

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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