Major pizza chain closes dozens of stores across US (opens original article in a new tab)

A major pizza chain closed 44 stores across 17 US states this year, citing declining sales and competition from other fast-food chains.

• Papa Johns closed 44 stores in 17 states this year due to declining sales and competition.
• Texas had the most closures with a dozen locations shutting down.
• North American sales dropped 2% in 2025 and 6.4% in Q1 2026.