Papa Johns has announced the launch of its largest pizza to date, the Grand Papa, and a new Salted Caramel Blondie dessert, both available nationwide starting this November through the company’s app and website.
Why It Matters
Papa Johns’ newest menu items come as the pizza chain projects system-wide sales growth of 2 to 5 percent for 2025 and plans up to 115 new North American restaurant openings.
As consumer spending tightens and rivals unveil new menu items, the chain’s move aims to draw value-driven and novelty-seeking customers ahead of the holiday season.
What To Know
Starting November 3, Papa Johns is offering the Grand Papa—an 18-inch hand-stretched pizza made with the chain’s original dough, described as containing only six ingredients. The pizza features new deli-style pepperoni, a three-cheese blend, and signature Italian seasoning, sliced into eight extra-extra-large pieces and delivered in the restaurant’s largest box yet.
The Grand Papa is available nationwide through the Papa Johns app and website for $14.99.
In addition to the pizza, the chain is introducing the Salted Caramel Blondie on November 10. This dessert bar, made with brown sugar, salted caramel chips, and a sprinkle of sea salt, will be offered at $6.99 as part of the Papa Pairings value deal or $9.49 when ordered individually.
Both products are available for delivery and pickup at participating locations nationwide.
What People Are Saying
Shivram Vaideeswaran, senior vice president of brand marketing at Papa Johns, said in a news release: “The Grand Papa is a reflection of our continued focus on bringing premium ingredients and innovation to our biggest fans. The Grand Papa is a great example of our Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. philosophy, bringing crafted, craveable flavors to a huge, new sharable pizza experience.”
Thomas Smith, corporate chef and senior director of culinary at Papa Johns, said in the release: “The Salted Caramel Blondie brings a new dimension to our dessert lineup…It’s a non-chocolate option that broadens our offerings, joins Papa Pairings as a new sharable treat, and is especially fitting for the holiday season.”
Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, previously told Newsweek: “So many Americans are looking for affordability over all else these days, but some fast food chains have proven pairing lower prices with new menu options can certainly serve as a gateway to more business returning.”
What Happens Next
Customer and industry response to the Grand Papa and Salted Caramel Blondie will likely influence Papa Johns’ future menu launches as it continues to compete for market share.
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