John Schnatter steps down as the CEO of Papa John's Pizza
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 21, 2017 6:31pm CST
I am sure you have heard of the saying "If you can't stand the heat then stay out of the kitchen." I do not say this with any sarcasm of my part but Papa John's Pizza founder John Schnatter is stepping down effective on January 1, 2018 due to his comments that the leadership of the National Football League failed to put an end to the football players playing the role of social justice warriors which led to his company's pizza sales in a slump due to angry fans boycotting the pizza chain since Papa John's is one of the sponsors of the National Football League.
Schnatter did say he was sorry for stepping on the toes of the National Football League controversy but it is evident that Schnatter wants to leave a sinking ship before it goes under the water.
Steve Ritchie will be the new Chief Executive Officer of Papa John's Pizza starting on New Year's Day. Schnatter however will remain Chairman Of The Board of the pizza company he founded in 1984.
Ritchie has been with Papa John's Pizza since 2006.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
22 Dec 17
i won't buy his pizza just because i don't like his attitude toward his employees.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Dec 17
I went to one Papa John's Pizza in Lake Charles with an online coupon to get a discount and the employees thought I committed the unpardonable sin.
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Dec 17
@teamfreak16 I do not blame you. Little Caesar's Pizza and Pizza Hut in Lake Charles make great pizzas.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Dec 17
I agree with you since you know the saying "When you play with snakes, you get bit."
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Dec 17
John has figured out that speaking up on controversial topics will haunt him in return. I am sure he is taking some time off at this time.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
22 Dec 17
Well, that's the price of Freedom of Speech. Leaders in every business sector should be more inspiring and just be critical of the government.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Dec 17
John has figured out the saying "When you swim in the water with the fishes, the sharks are there too."
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Dec 17
No more commercials for him.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Dec 17
That is true since he bit off more than can chew. No pun intended.
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