Papa Johns Is Closing Hundreds of Locations

Papa John's to close 300 restaurants as it moves to cut costs and boost growth

Struggling pizza chain Papa John's said it will close 200 restaurants this year and another 100 by the end of 2027.

Papa John’s closing hundreds of underperforming stores

The company cut about 7% of its corporate workforce as customers cut back on orders.

Papa John's to close 300 underperforming locations. What to know

Papa John's plans to close 300 underperforming locations over the next two years. Find out how Illinois restaurants could be affected.

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations

Papa Johns is the latest pizza chain to announce the closure of hundreds of locations as customers cut back on their spending.

Amid 1% sales increase, Papa Johns to close 300 low performing stores

Amid a 1% sales increase in 2025, Papa Johns plans to close 300 underperforming restaurants by 2027, while also opening 40 to 50 new locations.

Papa Johns will close 300 restaurants

As part of its transformation, the chain will close units that are over 10 years old with AUVs under $600,000 and has already cut 7% of its corporate staff.