Papa Johns has announced the comeback for a limited period of its Shaq-a-Roni pizza, a product crafted in collaboration with basketball icon and franchisee Shaquille O’Neal.
The extra-large Shaq-a-Roni pizza is topped with extra cheese and more than 60 pepperonis, served on Papa Johns’ signature fresh dough.
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The initiative, which marks its fifth anniversary in the autumn of 2024, is about giving back to the community.
For every Shaq-a-Roni sold at participating locations, $1 will be donated to the Papa Johns Foundation.
Shaq-a-Roni pizza is available first to Papa Rewards members from 14 October 2024 and then to all customers from 21 October at a price of $12.99.
Since its inception, the pizza sales have raised $13.1m for a range of causes. $4m has been invested since 2021 through the Building Community Fund programme that aids the local community efforts of the franchisees.
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By GlobalDataPapa Johns corporate affairs and sustainability senior director Jennifer Garner said: “At Papa Johns, we believe pizza brings people together. This collaboration has brought joy to pizza lovers and raised awareness about important issues impacting our communities.”
In 2024, more than 250 nonprofit organisations across the US are receiving support from the fund, with an emphasis on combating food insecurity among children.
Notable grant recipients include Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark and Kids’ Meals in Houston, both dedicated to addressing this critical issue.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark has initiated the Healthy Living Through Access and Nutritional Education programme, promoting well-being through education and practical activities such as cooking and gardening.
Kids’ Meals will use the funding to bolster its Healthy Meal Delivery programme to eradicate childhood hunger in Houston by providing healthy meals directly to the homes of pre-school-aged children in need.
In March 2024, Papa Johns launched its latest menu platform, the Crispy Cuppy ‘Roni, offering consumers new ways to enjoy pepperoni.
The new platform included the NY Style Crispy Cuppy ‘Roni Pizza, a flavourful take on the classic pepperoni pizza with its cupping pepperoni, tomato sauce and extra-large NY-style slices.
