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Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Papa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments

Joseph Pisani, Ap Retail Writer Updated 1:52 pm, Thursday, December 21, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO next month, about two months after he publicly criticized the NFL leadership over national anthem protests by football players comments for which the company later apologized.

Schnatter will be replaced as chief executive by Chief Operating Officer Steve Ritchie on Jan. 1, the company announced Thursday. Schnatter, who appears in the chain's commercials and on its pizza boxes, and is the company's biggest shareholder, remains chairman of the board.

Earlier this year, Schnatter blamed slowing sales growth at Papa John's an NFL sponsor and advertiser on the outcry surrounding players kneeling during the national anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had kneeled during the national anthem to protest what he said was police mistreatment of black men, and other players started kneeling as well.

"The controversy is polarizing the customer, polarizing the country," Schnatter said during a conference call about the company's earnings on Nov. 1. ... Papa John's apologized two weeks later, after white supremacists praised Schnatter's comments. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company distanced itself from the group, saying that it did not want them to buy their pizza.

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Papa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments

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For a minute there I though he sexually harassed a pizza.

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Papa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2017 OP

Couldn't happen to a better guy. Especially since he hates his workers and the ACA so much. Too ... marble falls Dec 2017 #1

Indeed, he's still Chairman of the Board Wednesdays Dec 2017 #9

F.U. Schnatter! debunction.junction Dec 2017 #35

That was specifically when I thought he could end up in the streets for all I cared. He thinks... marble falls Dec 2017 #42

this times a thousand trc Dec 2017 #43

I prefer my pizza without the drama Norbert Dec 2017 #71

He's not smart either because that cost, which wasn't even true ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #48

Well put. dchill Dec 2017 #64

Will he do his awful shitty commercials still? Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #46

I have to admit ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #39

He thinks the NFL exists only for his marketing. He thinks only of himself and his bottom line... marble falls Dec 2017 #41

Thanks for the reply. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #47

Only an idiot Mr.Bill Dec 2017 #2

I'm wondering if they should be working on such sociopathic environment. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #49

Boo hoo. GentryDixon Dec 2017 #3

I don't know if it's nationwide but the quality of their pizzas took a nose dive cstanleytech Dec 2017 #4

Always liked Dominoes thin better. nt 7962 Dec 2017 #8

Meh, personally the best pizza I have found in my area is a place called cstanleytech Dec 2017 #11

And the best one in my area MurrayDelph Dec 2017 #27

Yet PH made more money while PJ lost. keithbvadu2 Dec 2017 #29

I actually like Pizza Hut and Pizza Inn (do those still exist)? Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #51

And the best one in my area is one block away and sells NY style by the slice IronLionZion Dec 2017 #45

Optimism keithbvadu2 Dec 2017 #53

The little local joints always have the best pizza. calimary Dec 2017 #34

If its delivery around here its just the 2 choices! But local is always better for dine in. 7962 Dec 2017 #57

Aye same here about the thin crust and the place i mentioned does a good one cstanleytech Dec 2017 #59

Besides the horrid politics of Dominos' founder, I've heard it described as ketchup on cardboard. SharonClark Dec 2017 #69

Funny, I always thought of Papa Johns sauce as THEIR weakness! 7962 Dec 2017 #72

LMAO!!! Skid Rogue Dec 2017 #70

Pizza Hut is ok too, but around here they dont deliver. We just have the 2 options. nt 7962 Dec 2017 #73

- Bigredhunk Dec 2017 #22

It always, without fail, gave me the runs. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #52

He makes a really bad pizza also IMnotU Dec 2017 #5

I really try not to be a food snob but Skittles Dec 2017 #6

It's as good as any other pizza that gets delivered to my house. And that's kinda the point. Iggo Dec 2017 #12

I grew up in Brooklyn so I am a pizza snob IMnotU Dec 2017 #28

I live in pizza heaven, New Haven. CTyankee Dec 2017 #63

I loved their discounts, but I unsubscribed from the notifications. forgotmylogin Dec 2017 #37

I live in South East L.A. County. There's 20 other places that'll bring a pizza to my door. Iggo Dec 2017 #67

Everyday, Papa John's sends email...50% ...1/2 off laserhaas Dec 2017 #76

he hated President Obama heaven05 Dec 2017 #7

So many really good reasons to hate this guy. marble falls Dec 2017 #10

Another reason is... KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2017 #50

Here's why sales are lagging. dawn frenzy adams Dec 2017 #13

I See What You Did SoCalMusicLover Dec 2017 #20

Unfortunately, that leaves him with more time to trophy hunt. Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #14

. George II Dec 2017 #15

Adios, motherfucker. Paladin Dec 2017 #16

+1 He most certainly was part of the Dixie Chick boycott ffr Dec 2017 #33

Excellent. Turn about is fair play. dhol82 Dec 2017 #40

Shitty pizza. Shitty owner. Papa John. Raster Dec 2017 #17

But Their Pizza Will Still Suck! nt SoCalMusicLover Dec 2017 #18

Never liked them. Always found their pizza YUCK! Norbert10 Dec 2017 #26

He's already OUTED as a MAJOR ASSHOLE - That's is for sure. vkkv Dec 2017 #19

Easier to topple a corporate blockhead bucolic_frolic Dec 2017 #21

So he still gets paid out the ass and is still an ass but doesn't have to show up for work.... Bengus81 Dec 2017 #23

This just made my day!! nini Dec 2017 #24

Never tried it. Usually do the locals. edbermac Dec 2017 #25

What happens when neo-Nazis hijack your brand keithbvadu2 Dec 2017 #30

I avoid their pizza because of that jerk. Owl Dec 2017 #31

I hear Schnatter is on the short list for White House appointment Brother Buzz Dec 2017 #32

He's got a face that even his mom could punch. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2017 #36

FUCK that guy.....that is all. Bromwell Dec 2017 #38

Stole my post. hay rick Dec 2017 #44

He should be out for peddling cardboard with tomato sauce. muntrv Dec 2017 #54

gotta laugh at the reactionary asshole n/t rurallib Dec 2017 #55

The only pizza we ever threw away. tavernier Dec 2017 #56

This sleazeball is still going to make $$$ off this as Chairman... WePurrsevere Dec 2017 #58

Is that some bad plastic surgery or what? TheBlackAdder Dec 2017 #60

I dunno, but that full head of shiny black hair makes him look so strong and virile. Iggo Dec 2017 #80

Guess the shareholders didn't like the KKK pizza. sarcasmo Dec 2017 #61

i can't believe they are even still in business bdtrppr6 Dec 2017 #62

I was done with Papa John's after he hosted a Mitt Romney fundraiser at his sprawling mansion. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2017 #65

I'm boycotting papa john's pizza until that asshole reich winger workinclasszero Dec 2017 #66

I am glad that this asshole was removed Gothmog Dec 2017 #68

Their practice of putting meat under the cheese crazycatlady Dec 2017 #74

Papa John & Pizza Hut sales are down due to 2 min Pizzas laserhaas Dec 2017 #75

Ba bye. I don't like Papa John's pizza and that is why I don't buy it. appleannie1943 Dec 2017 #77

I do like it. But he's an asshole. So I stopped buying it. Iggo Dec 2017 #79

The controversy is polarizing the customer, polarizing the country tymorial Dec 2017 #78

LOL...Good riddance Blue_Tires Dec 2017 #81