The fan-favourite pizza showcases Papa Johns efforts to combat food insecurity
EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Johns is proud to announce the return of its popular Shaq-a-Roni pizza across Canada for its 5th consecutive year.
Crafted in partnership with former basketball superstar and Papa Johns franchisee, Shaquille O’Neal, the Shaq-a-Roni feeds a big appetite for big impact. For every Shaq-a-Roni sold between October 14th and December 29th, 2024, Papa Johns will donate $1 to Second Harvest.
Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization. On a mission to end hunger and fight food waste, Second Harvest identifies surplus food across the country and harnesses their innovative food recovery network to redirect this bounty to those facing food insecurity, ensuring that no one has to go hungry.
"I’m excited to bring back the Shaq-a-Roni for the 5th consecutive year,” said Shaquille O’Neal, Papa Johns franchisee and basketball legend. “It’s not just about great pizza… I’m proud that every pizza sold helps support communities who need it the most.”
Over the past four years, through the Shaq-a-Roni partnership, Papa Johns has helped raise more than $200 thousand for communities across Canada.
The limited-time Shaq-a-Roni is an extra-large pizza made with Papa Johns’ fresh, never frozen, six-ingredient dough, loaded with extra cheese, covered in over 60 pepperonis, and cut into eight slices.
The Shaq-a-Roni will be available for Papa Rewards members starting October 14th and all customers nationally October 21st.
For more information, visit papajohns.ca
About Papa Johns
Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (“Papa Johns”) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. ® Papa Johns believes that using high quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company with more than 5,700 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the Company or to order pizza online, visit www.papajohns.ca or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.
Media:
Michelle Philippe
Communications Manager, Brand PR & Campaigns
Papa John’s International
michelle_philippe@papajohns.com
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