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Papa Johns UK names Vish Talreja as property and development director. He will oversee new restaurant and distribution site development. Papa Johns UK has appointed Vish Talreja as its new Director of Property and Development. Reporting to Grant Read, Managing Director of UK & Europe, Talreja will oversee the acquisition and development of new restaurant sites and distribution facilities, alongside the optimisation of Papa Johns' existing estate. Join QSR Media community He will also be responsible for developing the property pipeline to support the company's long-term growth plans in the UK. Papa Johns currently operates more than 450 restaurants across the UK. Talreja joins the business after eight years as property director at Itsu, where he helped shift the restaurant brand's estate strategy from a London-focused footprint to a national UK presence. His previous experience also includes supporting the Five Guys leadership team in securing the tender for its first UK airport site at Heathrow Terminal 5. Talreja has held other property and development roles across the QSR and foodservice sector, including at Yum Brands' KFC, Kout Food Group's KFC and Costa businesses, Starbucks UK franchisee Queensway, and YO! Sushi.

Walmart expands restaurant delivery with Papa John's deal - what investors need to know. Published: Sep 10 2026, 10:10 PM IST * FB * TW * Linkdin * Whatsapp * GNFollow Us Walmart is adding Papa John's to its delivery platform, allowing customers to bundle restaurant orders with Walmart purchases as the retailer expands its fast-delivery ecosystem. * The Papa John's deal follows Walmart's recent restaurant-delivery launches with Subway and Dunkin', broadening the types of restaurants available through its platform. * Customers will be able to combine Papa John's orders with Walmart groceries and household products, with deliveries targeted at 30 minutes or less. * Papa John's orders will be delivered by Spark drivers, independent contractors who deliver online orders on Walmart's behalf. Walmart Inc. (WMT) is expanding its restaurant-delivery offering through a new partnership with Papa John's International Inc. (PZZA), with the latter's orders set to become available through Walmart's app and website, according to a report by Bloomberg on Thursday. Papa John's delivery will launch in select U.S. markets in the coming weeks, with the partnership expected to expand to thousands of its locations nationwide, the report added. According to the report, Greg Cathey, Walmart's Senior Vice President, stated that the expansion into off-site restaurants is the "natural evolution" of its restaurant-delivery offering. Papa John's orders coming to Walmart. Under the deal, customers will be able to order Papa John's food through Walmart's mobile app and website, with deliveries expected in 30 minutes or less, according to Bloomberg. Customers will be able to order Papa John's on its own or add restaurant food alongside other Walmart purchases, including groceries and household items. The Papa John's partnership is Walmart's third restaurant-delivery deal in recent months, following its agreements with Subway and Dunkin', Bloomberg reported. Walmart expands restaurant delivery. Walmart entered restaurant delivery earlier this summer with Subway, allowing customers in select markets to order Subway meals through Walmart's app or Walmart.com and have them delivered in as little as 30 minutes. The retailer further expanded its offering on September 3 through a collaboration with Inspire Brands and Dunkin'. Walmart said Dunkin' would initially be available through 150 in-store locations, with plans to expand to the majority of its roughly 10,000 locations outside Walmart stores nationwide. Hongseok Jang, an assistant professor of management science at Tulane University who studies online delivery, told CNBC that Walmart's large existing customer base, store network, and logistics infrastructure could make it a formidable competitor to established food-delivery players. Jang said the Dunkin' rollout looks like a test of Walmart's own delivery system, and that if it works, it could set up serious competition between Walmart and DoorDash (DASH) and Uber Eats. Walmart said the expansion beyond its in-store restaurant tenants is creating a broader delivery ecosystem, allowing restaurant meals and beverages to be delivered alongside Walmart orders. Bloomberg reported that about 65% of Walmart's restaurant orders currently also include other items from the retailer. Delivery to be handled by Spark drivers. Papa John's orders will be delivered by Spark drivers, independent contractors who deliver online orders on Walmart's behalf. Walmart has been building its delivery network around its large U.S. store footprint. The company says its stores are within 10 miles of approximately 90% of the U.S. population, allowing it to leverage its existing last-mile delivery network. The restaurant-delivery service is part of Walmart's Express Delivery offering, which provides delivery in an hour or less for a flat fee, according to the report. WMT retail traders view. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock turned to 'bearish.' At the time of writing, WMT shares were up 0.27%, while PZZA fell 0.28%. UBER shares slipped 0.32%, while DASH gained 1.09%. WMT stock has fallen nearly 5% year-to-date. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.< Stay updated with all the latest Business News, including market trends, Share Market News, stock updates, taxation, IPOs, banking, finance, real estate, savings, and investments. Track daily Gold Price changes, updates on DA Hike, and the latest developments on the 8th Pay Commission. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates to make informed financial decisions. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store to stay ahead in business. 0 Comments / 0 New

Papa Johns to participate in the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference. LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) ("Papa Johns(R)") today announced that members of its leadership team will participate in the 2026 Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference. Todd Penegor, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be interviewed in an analyst-led fireside chat discussion at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) on September 16, 2026. A live webcast of the event will be available on the Papa Johns Investor Relations website at https://ir.papajohns.com/news-events/ir-calendar. An on-demand replay will be available shortly after the presentation has concluded. About Papa Johns Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.(R) 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 approximately 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit www.PapaJohns.com or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.