Papa Johns Closing Hundreds of Stores in U.S., Canada

Popular US pizza chain quietly closing stores in several states amid rival pressure

Papa Johns announced in February that it would shutter about 300 underperforming stores by the end of 2027

Papa Johns Closing Hundreds of Stores in U.S., Canada

Papa Johns Closing Hundreds of Stores in U.S., Canada

Beloved Pizza Chain Closing Hundreds of Stores Across the Country

In early 2026, pizza chain Papa Johns announced plans to close up to 300 stores across the country. The once ubiquitous brand is becoming nothing more than a memory to some. According to Fast Company, Papa Johns closed 44 locations across 17 states. Texas had the most closings, with 12. Stores generating less than $600,000 in annual sales volume would close, per Fox Business.   “We believe these closures will further strengthen the system, incr…

Papa John's Is Closing Down Tons of Stores

Papa John’s is moving ahead with a major downsizing plan that will eliminate hundreds of underperforming restaurants across North America, with dozens of locations already closed this year as the pizza chain faces mounting competitive and financial pressures. The company closed 44 stores during the first quarter of 2026 across 17 states, according to an analysis of company financial filings. The largest concentration of closures occurred in Texa…

Papa John’s Plans To Close 300 Stores Across 17 States

Big changes are coming for pizza lovers as Papa John’s plans to close hundreds of stores across the country—what does this mean for local pizza nights? Continue reading…