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Papa Johns renews exclusive partnership with PepsiCo for another decadePapa Johns renews exclusive partnership with PepsiCo for another decade

PepsiCo continues to be the exclusive beverage provider of the Louisville, Ky.-based pizza chain

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

September 3, 2024

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Joanna Fantozzi

Papa Johns announced Tuesday that the company is extending its partnership with PepsiCo as its exclusive partner for another 10 years as part of a contract renewal.

The Louisville, Ky.-based pizza chain added that “additional investment from Pepsi” will support marketing efforts and North American development expansion through growth-driving incentives.

“Through the extension of our partnership with PepsiCo, Papa Johns will continue to offer our valued customers the variety of beverages they have always enjoyed, while driving operational excellence,” Papa Johns chief supply chain officer Kurt Millburn said in a statement. “Our shared goal is to deepen customer attachment to beverages with orders, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for every Papa Johns customer.”

Papa Johns’ continued and expanded partnership with PepsiCo is not the first related announcement in the foodservice industry. In March, Subway made the switch from Coke to Pepsi  for a 10-year contract starting in 2025, and in May, TopGolf did the same.

"PepsiCo is thrilled to extend our longstanding partnership with Papa Johns,"Hugh Roth, chief customer officer, PepsiCo Global Away From Home, said in a statement. "The perfect pairing of our refreshing beverages with Papa Johns delicious pizzas has created a winning combination that continues to delight consumers. We look forward to another decade of collaboration, focused on delivering exceptional value, innovation, service and customer satisfaction."

Related:Papa Johns’ same-store sales slide 4% as company turns to digital loyalty for future success

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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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