I don't put that type of garbage in my system that often anyway. Met a dude at the gym and all we talk about is educating our young brothers on staying healthy so we can live longer to make a difference.
Fuck papa John's and fuck shaq! Fucking sale out. There I said it so you don't have to.
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I don't put that type of garbage in my system that often anyway. Met a dude at the gym and all we talk about is educating our young brothers on staying healthy so we can live longer to make a difference.
This all day every day!
US passed 13th Amendment. What else do you want?
Dude said some racist shit and got fired, do you want the company to go bankrupt over one idiot?
Do I want the company to go bankrupt? Yes.
Papa John's founder gives $1M to historically black college
Timothy D. Easley/AP
WATCHNews headlines today: Sept. 5, 2019
The founder of Papa John's has donated $1 million to a historically black college in Kentucky after more than a year of backlash for his use of a racial slur.
News outlets report John Schnatter announced the donation Wednesday at Simmons College of Kentucky. The college's president, the Rev. Kevin Cosby, and its board of trustees chairman, Mark Lynn, emphasized that people should focus on Schnatter's actions and not his words.
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Schnatter stepped down as CEO of the Louisville-based pizza chain in 2017 and later resigned as its chair after blaming disappointing sales on the NFL player protests and using the N-word during a company conference call .
WLKY-TV reports Simmons is Kentucky's only private historically black college. The Courier Journal reports Schnatter left the announcement event without speaking with reporters.
- ByTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCHNews headlines today: Sept. 5, 2019
The founder of Papa John's has donated $1 million to a historically black college in Kentucky after more than a year of backlash for his use of a racial slur.
News outlets report John Schnatter announced the donation Wednesday at Simmons College of Kentucky. The college's president, the Rev. Kevin Cosby, and its board of trustees chairman, Mark Lynn, emphasized that people should focus on Schnatter's actions and not his words.
ADVERTISEMENT
Schnatter stepped down as CEO of the Louisville-based pizza chain in 2017 and later resigned as its chair after blaming disappointing sales on the NFL player protests and using the N-word during a company conference call .
WLKY-TV reports Simmons is Kentucky's only private historically black college. The Courier Journal reports Schnatter left the announcement event without speaking with reporters.
Papa John's founder gives $1M to historically black college
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sep 5, 2019, 6:36 AM ET
- ByTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Timothy D. Easley/AP
WATCHNews headlines today: Sept. 5, 2019
The founder of Papa John's has donated $1 million to a historically black college in Kentucky after more than a year of backlash for his use of a racial slur.
News outlets report John Schnatter announced the donation Wednesday at Simmons College of Kentucky. The college's president, the Rev. Kevin Cosby, and its board of trustees chairman, Mark Lynn, emphasized that people should focus on Schnatter's actions and not his words.
ADVERTISEMENT
Schnatter stepped down as CEO of the Louisville-based pizza chain in 2017 and later resigned as its chair after blaming disappointing sales on the NFL player protests and using the N-word during a company conference call .
WLKY-TV reports Simmons is Kentucky's only private historically black college. The Courier Journal reports Schnatter left the announcement event without speaking with reporters.
By the look on his face it looks like it hurt to give and was at gunpoint...
The asshole probably gave a million dollars worth of Diet Pepsi
Fuck that pizza and Icy Hot.Papa John's founder gives $1M to historically black college
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sep 5, 2019, 6:36 AM ET
- ByTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Timothy D. Easley/AP
WATCHNews headlines today: Sept. 5, 2019
The founder of Papa John's has donated $1 million to a historically black college in Kentucky after more than a year of backlash for his use of a racial slur.
News outlets report John Schnatter announced the donation Wednesday at Simmons College of Kentucky. The college's president, the Rev. Kevin Cosby, and its board of trustees chairman, Mark Lynn, emphasized that people should focus on Schnatter's actions and not his words.
ADVERTISEMENT
Schnatter stepped down as CEO of the Louisville-based pizza chain in 2017 and later resigned as its chair after blaming disappointing sales on the NFL player protests and using the N-word during a company conference call .
WLKY-TV reports Simmons is Kentucky's only private historically black college. The Courier Journal reports Schnatter left the announcement event without speaking with reporters.
Shaq always needed a bullet to the dome.
Shaq lost me when he joined that secret society
I've turned to Little Ceasar's. At least the owner has a decent philanthropic profile.
Papa’ John dishes on n-word ouster: Without me, the pizza ain’t as good
“Papa John” Schnatter founded his namesake company in 1984, and built it into the nation’s third-largest pizza chain. But after he criticized the NFL’s inability to resolve the anthem protests, he was pushed out as CEO on Jan. 1, 2018. In a column submission to The Post, Schnatter argues that in the time since, his business — of which he still owns 16.7% — has been poorly run, and that it was a mistake to let him go.
As the founder and single largest shareholder of Papa John’s Pizza, I know a thing or two about management accountability. It was two years ago that I led my last quarterly earnings call for Wall Street analysts as the chairman and CEO.
Our sales at the time were slowing considerably, largely owing to the NFL’s mishandling of the protest controversy. A quarter of our marketing budget was invested in the NFL each year; as NFL viewership declined, so did customers’ exposure to our marketing.
More controversy ensued months later, when an internal diversity-training meeting was secretly taped and leaked to Forbes with a false narrative about a comment I made. In the meeting, I expressed frustration over the NFL controversy and paraphrased someone who had purportedly used the n-word on a frequent basis.
In fact, I was expressing my disdain for racism throughout the meeting, which was quite productive and demonstrated Papa John’s commitment to a diverse, positive and enriching environment. For decades, we’ve brought people of all backgrounds together for their mutual benefit, spreading tremendous success to employees, franchisees, partners and shareholders alike.
SEE ALSO
Gov. Cuomo drops n-word during live radio interview
Ironically, Gov. Andrew Cuomo used a racial comment during a live radio interview last week, and African American state leaders rushed to defend him, showing their understanding of the intent and context of his words while also considering his character.
Cuomo’s situation is in stark contrast to the irrational overreaction and internal exploitation of my comments. The double standard is jarring. I would have hoped to have been given the benefit of the doubt, just as Cuomo was. Instead, unnamed sources reversed the meaning and intent of my words to damage me.
This has left the franchisees and the company to struggle without my leadership and brand expertise ever since.
I have a huge stake in Papa John’s, not just financially, but also with 35 years of my blood, sweat and tears. In August 2018, I tried warning my fellow directors and put out a news release that the performance of the company was bound to get worse. My prediction has been proved right for four quarters since then and still today.
This year, I opposed management’s budget proposal, because I recognized that, among other things, no one on the board and very few in executive leadership had any experience in the pizza industry. They couldn’t possibly understand the steps necessary to correct this very complicated, struggling business as I had on a number of occasions in the past. One such comeback led to the growth of our stock price from more than $87 per share in 2017, up from $6.50 per share in 2008.
More important, what I’ve observed in the months since then is that the Papa John’s management may be emphasizing cost-cutting over product quality. Even the pizzas don’t appear to be made the way that I made them just a few years ago.
“Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” isn’t just a slogan — it represents our core belief about the quality of our products, starting with the signature ingredients in my original recipes, including fresh packed proprietary pizza sauce, original fresh dough and garlic butter.
SEE ALSO
Papa John's founder to employees: 'I miss you'
I hear from store managers, franchisees and employees, and I believe that their morale is at an all-time low. Some are taking out additional loans and putting off future plans as they tighten their belts based on the current performance of the company. Franchisees tell me that banks are even hesitant to lend them money to buy and build more stores. This troubles me deeply.
Based on my experience, recent declines in store economics make it extremely difficult to increase earnings per share for shareholders, now or in the immediate future.
Leadership means taking responsibility for the command of your ship and not using scapegoats. This management team needs to step up and change course — immediately — to revive our iconic American brand. I should know, since my team and I built more than 5,000 stores from scratch and brought us through other down cycles.
I’m watching carefully and hoping for good news — but a lot rides on the upcoming report for this company Nov. 5. At stake are the interests of thousands of people I consider my family, whose livelihoods depend entirely on the success of the current team to return our company to greatness.
John H. Schnatter is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Papa John’s.
“Papa John” Schnatter founded his namesake company in 1984, and built it into the nation’s third-largest pizza chain. But after he criticized the NFL’s inability to resolve the anthem protests, he was pushed out as CEO on Jan. 1, 2018. In a column submission to The Post, Schnatter argues that in the time since, his business — of which he still owns 16.7% — has been poorly run, and that it was a mistake to let him go.
As the founder and single largest shareholder of Papa John’s Pizza, I know a thing or two about management accountability. It was two years ago that I led my last quarterly earnings call for Wall Street analysts as the chairman and CEO.
Our sales at the time were slowing considerably, largely owing to the NFL’s mishandling of the protest controversy. A quarter of our marketing budget was invested in the NFL each year; as NFL viewership declined, so did customers’ exposure to our marketing.
More controversy ensued months later, when an internal diversity-training meeting was secretly taped and leaked to Forbes with a false narrative about a comment I made. In the meeting, I expressed frustration over the NFL controversy and paraphrased someone who had purportedly used the n-word on a frequent basis.
In fact, I was expressing my disdain for racism throughout the meeting, which was quite productive and demonstrated Papa John’s commitment to a diverse, positive and enriching environment. For decades, we’ve brought people of all backgrounds together for their mutual benefit, spreading tremendous success to employees, franchisees, partners and shareholders alike.
SEE ALSO
Gov. Cuomo drops n-word during live radio interview
Ironically, Gov. Andrew Cuomo used a racial comment during a live radio interview last week, and African American state leaders rushed to defend him, showing their understanding of the intent and context of his words while also considering his character.
Cuomo’s situation is in stark contrast to the irrational overreaction and internal exploitation of my comments. The double standard is jarring. I would have hoped to have been given the benefit of the doubt, just as Cuomo was. Instead, unnamed sources reversed the meaning and intent of my words to damage me.
This has left the franchisees and the company to struggle without my leadership and brand expertise ever since.
I have a huge stake in Papa John’s, not just financially, but also with 35 years of my blood, sweat and tears. In August 2018, I tried warning my fellow directors and put out a news release that the performance of the company was bound to get worse. My prediction has been proved right for four quarters since then and still today.
This year, I opposed management’s budget proposal, because I recognized that, among other things, no one on the board and very few in executive leadership had any experience in the pizza industry. They couldn’t possibly understand the steps necessary to correct this very complicated, struggling business as I had on a number of occasions in the past. One such comeback led to the growth of our stock price from more than $87 per share in 2017, up from $6.50 per share in 2008.
More important, what I’ve observed in the months since then is that the Papa John’s management may be emphasizing cost-cutting over product quality. Even the pizzas don’t appear to be made the way that I made them just a few years ago.
“Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” isn’t just a slogan — it represents our core belief about the quality of our products, starting with the signature ingredients in my original recipes, including fresh packed proprietary pizza sauce, original fresh dough and garlic butter.
SEE ALSO
Papa John's founder to employees: 'I miss you'
I hear from store managers, franchisees and employees, and I believe that their morale is at an all-time low. Some are taking out additional loans and putting off future plans as they tighten their belts based on the current performance of the company. Franchisees tell me that banks are even hesitant to lend them money to buy and build more stores. This troubles me deeply.
Based on my experience, recent declines in store economics make it extremely difficult to increase earnings per share for shareholders, now or in the immediate future.
Leadership means taking responsibility for the command of your ship and not using scapegoats. This management team needs to step up and change course — immediately — to revive our iconic American brand. I should know, since my team and I built more than 5,000 stores from scratch and brought us through other down cycles.
I’m watching carefully and hoping for good news — but a lot rides on the upcoming report for this company Nov. 5. At stake are the interests of thousands of people I consider my family, whose livelihoods depend entirely on the success of the current team to return our company to greatness.
John H. Schnatter is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Papa John’s.
What I'd like is that racist piece of shit and Trump supporter John Schnatter be punished with more than just being pushed out as CEO, especially since the bitch still remains Papa John's largest shareholder and is still reaping millions in dividends. Can't really fault Shaq though for taking advantage of a lucrative business opportunity, just wish it wasn't with Papa Johns.
He"s a mason so he's loyalties are NOT with black ppl.
Free Mason? I need more info on they fuckry..brah
Gone spit...Im listening to this...brah
I do not fuxx with POpO John's period.
I think you know but if you don't search Steve Cokely and enjoy your travels.
The wife of disgraced Papa John's founder John Schnatter has filed for divorce
Ashley Collman
4 hours ago
John Schnatter. Timothy D. Easley/AP
The Louisville Courier Journal reported on Thursday that Schnatter's wife of 32 years, identified as M. Annette Cox in court papers, had filed for divorce. The couple have two adult children.
In a 2013 interview, Schnatter called his wife "the finest human being I've ever met" and the best Papa John's franchise operator, according to the newspaper.
Cox said they separated on April 1 and had already settled on how they want to separate their assets, which include Louisville's most expensive home (an $11 million, 18,000-square-foot mansion on 15 acres), a $6 million condo in Naples, Florida, and a $23 million condo in Deer Valley, Utah, the Courier Journal reported.
Schnatter said in a recent interview that he had eaten more than 40 pizzas in 30 days. WDRB News
Despite his loss of leadership at Papa John's, Schnatter is still quite wealthy, with an estimated net worth of $500 million and a 19% stake in the pizza chain, according to the Courier Journal.
Schnatter resigned as the company's CEO in late 2017 after he said that NFL leaders' handling of the national-anthem protests had hurt business for Papa John's, a sponsor of the league and an advertiser, and that the protests "should have been nipped in the bud a year and a half ago."
A few months later, after Forbes reported that Schnatter had used the N-word on a phone call with a marketing agency while trying to repair the brand, Schnatter resigned as chairman of the company's board.
Schnatter's latest gaffe happened last week, when in an interview with a local Louisville news station, WDRB, he complained that the quality of the pizza had declined since he was forced out of the company.
"I've had over 40 pizzas in the last 30 days," Schnatter said. "And it's not the same pizza. It's not the same product. It just doesn't taste as good."
Ashley Collman
4 hours ago
John Schnatter. Timothy D. Easley/AP
- The Louisville Courier Journal reported on Thursday that M. Annette Cox filed for divorce from John Schnatter after 32 years of marriage.
- It was the latest blow for Schnatter, who was forced to resign as CEO and then chairman of Papa John's after making controversial remarks.
- Last week, he gave an awkward interview in which he said that Papa John's quality had declined without him at the helm and that he had eaten "over 40 pizzas in the last 30 days."
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The Louisville Courier Journal reported on Thursday that Schnatter's wife of 32 years, identified as M. Annette Cox in court papers, had filed for divorce. The couple have two adult children.
In a 2013 interview, Schnatter called his wife "the finest human being I've ever met" and the best Papa John's franchise operator, according to the newspaper.
Cox said they separated on April 1 and had already settled on how they want to separate their assets, which include Louisville's most expensive home (an $11 million, 18,000-square-foot mansion on 15 acres), a $6 million condo in Naples, Florida, and a $23 million condo in Deer Valley, Utah, the Courier Journal reported.
Schnatter said in a recent interview that he had eaten more than 40 pizzas in 30 days. WDRB News
Despite his loss of leadership at Papa John's, Schnatter is still quite wealthy, with an estimated net worth of $500 million and a 19% stake in the pizza chain, according to the Courier Journal.
Schnatter resigned as the company's CEO in late 2017 after he said that NFL leaders' handling of the national-anthem protests had hurt business for Papa John's, a sponsor of the league and an advertiser, and that the protests "should have been nipped in the bud a year and a half ago."
A few months later, after Forbes reported that Schnatter had used the N-word on a phone call with a marketing agency while trying to repair the brand, Schnatter resigned as chairman of the company's board.
Schnatter's latest gaffe happened last week, when in an interview with a local Louisville news station, WDRB, he complained that the quality of the pizza had declined since he was forced out of the company.
"I've had over 40 pizzas in the last 30 days," Schnatter said. "And it's not the same pizza. It's not the same product. It just doesn't taste as good."
So this racist piece of garbage says that the brand has stopped using the stores basic formula, across the board, because a black man is now at the helm?!? GTFOH!!!! I don't eat pizza anyhow!!! Nothing healthy about a whole bunch of dough and tomato sauce mixed with cheese..
This isn’t even really pizza.
Fuck this thread
Investor Pressures Papa John’s Shareholders to Remove Shaq From Company Board
Around a year ago, NBA retiree and business mogul Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal (pictured) was brought aboard the ownership and strategic management team at Papa John’s Pizza.
John Schnatter, the pizza chain’s founder, got the company in hot water after proof of him using racist and culturally incendiary language came to light. The company then took action by paying $50 million dollars to remove Schnatter’s image and likeness from all the company’s marketing and sales material.
This included stopping Schnatter’s appearances in television commercials and etching his pictures on pizza boxes.
To save face, the board of directors at Papa John’s Pizza voted to include Shaq on the senior management and investment team. Shaq came in as a successful businessman and restauranteur in his own right. He previously owned over two-dozen Five Guys restaurants before be became a part of the Papa John’s board.
As part of the deal, Shaq was also allowed to own and operate nine of Papa John’s pizza franchises. Racial diversity was a really big problem at Papa John’s prior to Shaq joining the company’s board of directors. Bringing on a well-established black man (the first black person on the board) and media darling seemed like the right thing for the embattled company to do at the time.
However, a year later, a proxy investor at the company wants Shaq fired from his position on the board of directors.
According to a number of financial news sources, an investment advisory firm called Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has asked Papa John’s controlling shareholders to remove Shaq, according to its recent SEC filings. The corporate governance firm believes the NBA legend does not have the ability to be a good strategic business partner due to the fact he has many other business obligations.
ISS also said in its SEC filing request to Papa John’s controlling shareholders that Shaq failed to attend at least 75 percent of the company’s board meetings last year. The proxy investor also claimed that all other board members attended at least 75 percent of 2019’s board meetings.
A final decision about whether to fire or re-commit Shaq will be made at Papa John’s annual board meeting on April 23.
Investor Pressures Papa John’s Shareholders to Remove Shaq From Company Board
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Christian Petersen/Getty Images Around a year ago, NBA retiree and business mogul Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal (pictured) was brought aboard the ownership and strategic management team at Papa John’s Pizza. John Schnatter, the pizza chain’s founder, got the company...
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Investor Pressures Papa John’s Shareholders to Remove Shaq From Company Board
Around a year ago, NBA retiree and business mogul Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal (pictured) was brought aboard the ownership and strategic management team at Papa John’s Pizza.
John Schnatter, the pizza chain’s founder, got the company in hot water after proof of him using racist and culturally incendiary language came to light. The company then took action by paying $50 million dollars to remove Schnatter’s image and likeness from all the company’s marketing and sales material.
This included stopping Schnatter’s appearances in television commercials and etching his pictures on pizza boxes.
To save face, the board of directors at Papa John’s Pizza voted to include Shaq on the senior management and investment team. Shaq came in as a successful businessman and restauranteur in his own right. He previously owned over two-dozen Five Guys restaurants before be became a part of the Papa John’s board.
As part of the deal, Shaq was also allowed to own and operate nine of Papa John’s pizza franchises. Racial diversity was a really big problem at Papa John’s prior to Shaq joining the company’s board of directors. Bringing on a well-established black man (the first black person on the board) and media darling seemed like the right thing for the embattled company to do at the time.
However, a year later, a proxy investor at the company wants Shaq fired from his position on the board of directors.
According to a number of financial news sources, an investment advisory firm called Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has asked Papa John’s controlling shareholders to remove Shaq, according to its recent SEC filings. The corporate governance firm believes the NBA legend does not have the ability to be a good strategic business partner due to the fact he has many other business obligations.
ISS also said in its SEC filing request to Papa John’s controlling shareholders that Shaq failed to attend at least 75 percent of the company’s board meetings last year. The proxy investor also claimed that all other board members attended at least 75 percent of 2019’s board meetings.
A final decision about whether to fire or re-commit Shaq will be made at Papa John’s annual board meeting on April 23.
Investor Pressures Papa John’s Shareholders to Remove Shaq From Company Board
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Christian Petersen/Getty Images Around a year ago, NBA retiree and business mogul Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal (pictured) was brought aboard the ownership and strategic management team at Papa John’s Pizza. John Schnatter, the pizza chain’s founder, got the company...
It was a finesse for Shaq from the beginning. He knows cacs like to use him to promote their products so he goes for the bag.
Papa John is still obsessed with Papa John's
John Schnatter stepped down as the pizza chain’s chairman following revelations he’d uttered a racist slur. Now he’s cashed out over $500 million in stock and wants to clear his name.
John Schnatter stepped down as the pizza chain’s chairman following revelations he’d uttered a racist slur. Now he’s cashed out over $500 million in stock and wants to clear his name.
Is he really fired? As in not making money from the company anymore? I haven’t got PaPa Johns in years. I will when I’m confident that happens.
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