Papa John’s Price Increase Is Not ‘Because Of Obamacare,’ CEO Pledges To Pass Costs On To Consumers

The President still blames GWB for the very high unemployment that has gone on longer than after WW2.

1. http://weaselzippers.us/2012/08/08/obama-blames-state-and-local-governments-congress-for-14-1-black-unemployment/

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCN5-ovvFL0

I only go to Papa John's when it's free via Tampa Bay Rays sponsorship offers… I'd never pay for pizza that taste like garbage.

Is this article about Papa Johns or a way for you to attack Romney? Should I boycott George Clooney movies due to his Obama fundraising? You are the worst Journalist I have ever come across. What self respecting Journalist uses "shitty" in an article? Your bias is evident by your desire to attack anything Romney related. People can buy their pizza where they choose, not everyones tastes are the same. Grimaldis isn't even good in my opinion. In short, you suck as a journalist and by your article as a person as well.

You're a moron.

I used to order from Papa John's pizza until I read this article. I live in an area without much delivery competition. Since I read this I REFUSE to ever order another pizza from this sucky chain. You will never taste like a good pizza pie should taste and the only reason I ordered it was because it was a cheap eat. Truth is you get what you pay for. I do not want my money going to support $hitt Romney and his rich rule the world agenda. OBAMA 2012

At 320 calories a slice, I'll pass.

Well Mr. Schnatter – you may just make me quit buying from Papa John's. It's getting tough: the Godfather's founder (Cain) is an idiot, and the Domino's guy is a mega-anti-abortion activist.

ridiculous!

So..its too much for you to be a good corporate citizen and provide health care to your employees? How many of your "Shareholders" live without insurance?

Wow, this race is getting out of control, Papa Johns all I can say is "Big Mistake, BIG MISTAKE".

You need to find a new job if you're going to bitch over eleven cents. Nobody bitches about the 25 cent increase we've seen on compressed air at gas stations. Those went from 75 cents to a Dollar! OMG Holy S#*t! I guess if it doesn't have to do with politics then it doesn't make you anymore famous then huh? Wait…did I say famous? I meant to say broke ass bitch that works from home in his PJ's and writes about stuff that doesn't mean $hat! Get a real job idiot.

Between Papa John's, Chik-fil-A, Godfather's Pizza, and Domino's, maybe it really is time to stop ordering out 5-6 times a week and actually learn to cook food ourselves. It's brutally easy and, in the long run, cheaper. It also gives consumers an opportunity to support local farms (I buy a lot of ingredients at farmer's markets from people who come from Lancaster County, PA). It will also reduce the fatassyness of our citizens, which will ultimately reduce the cost of Obamacare.

I knew I liked Pizza Hut for a reason.

This isn't about the 11 cents moron.

And air has gone from 25 cents to a dollar in the last 12 years or so.

Glad you do Trevor! The founders of Pizza Hut are big donors to the GOP. Eat up my small minded friend!!
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/09/25/herman-cain-other-pizza-moguls-give-far-more-money-to-gop-than-to-dems.html

I stopped buying from papa johns years ago, after they refused to deliver to my new old home in a revitalized area of town..

finally someone with a brain wrote a good article about why this papa johns thing is BS.

There must be a second article then. This article is less about PJS and more about promoting a political agenda. The author doesn't need a brain for that.

But it is okay to fund all these wars all over the world, INSTEAD of focusing on Americans' needs, whatever it is. I pity America if Romney gets elected as I do KNOW for a fact that we WILL have more wars, get more moola in those rich people's pockets, and on and on.

It is NO wonder Dubya Bush is NOT campaigning for Romney because then it will help further educate people about HIS Republican failures while he was president. Have people really forgotten HOW we got into this Great Recession when we were losing hundreds and hundreds thousands job PER MONTH. Yes, per month. And people BLAME Obama? You all need to look at this very dysfunctional Congress, who by the way is on a 5 weeks vacation, who is not even "worried" about this financial cliff looming just around the corner…..

davefm5

Why exactly am I "small minded"? For not knowing every pizza chain that gives to the GOP?

Fuck you're an idiot.

No one forgot, Bush isn't running for office.Obama was given full reign for two years with a democratically controlled congress with free reign to pass legislation and get us out of the "great recession" as you call it. He promised he would, and it didn't happen. So, bush is gone what the excuse?

davefm5

Oh… and P.s. Moron… The founders of Pizza Hut no longer own Pizza Hut.

I wouldn't eat it if it was free. That would just make it free cancer.

Ugh, Lancaster food, NOW I'M HUNGRY.

ummmm duh? that would be the whole point. is that papa johns is using its political agenda to raise its prices. it has absolutely nothing to do with the healthcare reform which they are blaming it on.

oh no!

Trevor Gowe PS I know dickhead! That's why they are founders and not current owners or CEOS. PS, you're just pissed because you did not know that. Maybe you should research Pizza Huts PAC contributions before flapping your gums fool. They are current and not just founders.

Ah, the things an recovering cosmetic sniffer can complain about! Nobody forces anyone to buy Papa John's pizza. The consumer will ultimately decide whether this company will live or die on its own. If the 11 cent difference is going to offend a potential customer, or break their budget: save money, EAT AT HOME! Speaking of who contributes to whom, remember, Jeff Immelt, the guy Obama tapped to head his jobs council? HE runs GE! GE sent its medical imaging manufacturing to China, costing many Americans their jobs. GE is also one of the top 10 contributor to Obama and other democrat campaigns. GE pays no corporate income tax! The head of the largest tax law department in America, the.one at GE, lead the US treasury Tax department during Clinton Administration.

No it isn't. it's an excuse to attack Romney. People raise their prices all the time. They are simply telling people why the prices will be higher.

So the guy was honest that he was going to pass the additional costs onto the consumer. Get over it. EVERY business tries to pass additional costs onto the consumer. If something costs more to make, they try to raise prices to maintain their profit margin. Business 101.

wow, way to show 'em dumb ass. way to put your foot down for socialism by not stuffing your pie hole.

How is it BS? If costs increase then prices must go higher. Papa Johns cant just print money like the Federal Government to pay its bills.

Yes, try and save face in light of your ignorance. Pizza Hut (current not founders) have a PAC which donates a lot to the GOP. So Moron, again eat up.

Maybe they had the safety of their employees in mind.

are you guys idiots? This is the last reply im making on this if you cant understand then sorry for you. This isnt an attack on romney this article is shedding truth on a freaking lie. papa johns is raising prices to give more fundraising to romney under the disguise of blaming healthcare. I dont give a shit about either politician. The point is what papa johns is doing and claiming its doing are 2 different things. Its a freaking scam and thier pizza sucks anyway. Maybe john should take the money hes funneling to romney and actually get healthcare for the people who make his company what it is…his employees/

Go eat some more chick-fil-a retard

@Matt, so you ate garbage, buddy!

Happy Birthday Delia!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Delia!!!!!!

Wow. Great comeback you fucking idiot. Since you're the dipshit with a chick-fil-a cup on your desk your statement is beyond absurd.

Are you really that fucking stupid Chase that you can't comprehend how this article is NOT about the 11 cents?

Wow. Great comeback you fucking idiot. Since you're the dipshit with a chick-fil-a cup on your desk your statement is beyond absurd.

Are you really that fucking stupid Chase that you can't comprehend how this article is NOT about the 11 cents?

Oh and your post is still there you inbred Texas fuckstick. You're apparently just too stupid to use a computer.

Almost always.

The point to take away is that the cost of everything you buy from a retailer, is going to have to go up to cover compliance with Obamacare. One pizza, not too much, they make millions of those a day.
Larger purchases they can't whip up in ten minutes, youre talking a huge cost.
Over the expanse of the entire economy, you can forget anybody having more money in their pocket to inspire expansion and hiring. Obama is an economic DUNCE!

Man I hate these price increases. I guess Ill look for more deals online then such as this one – http://www.papajohnsfreepizza.com.

Socialism??? Way to show who the real dumbass is….YOU!

I gotta say too Chasey… those are the shittiest fucking tattoos I've ever seen.

GREAT article! Honestly, I feel like the hike he is threatening is equal to what you would expect from inflation anyway.

Not the point… logic 101.

Not trying to save face dipshit… simply stating the truth… while you on the other hand are lying to save face. Pizza Hut's current owners are stock holders you fucking idiot. And it's parent company PepsiCo supports gay rights and other liberal positions. Try again dumbass.

Not trying to save face dipshit… simply stating the truth… while you on the other hand are lying to save face. Pizza Hut's current owners are stock holders you fucking idiot. And it's parent company PepsiCo supports gay rights and other liberal positions. Try again dumbass.

Not trying to save face sport… simply stating the truth… while you on the other hand are lying to save face. Pizza Hut's current owners are stock holders tiger. And it's parent company PepsiCo supports gay rights and other liberal positions. Try again champ.

your a sheep

Yeah you are. You were shooting your mouth off without having done the research. Papa Johns is also a "stock holder" company there rainman. Listed on NASDAQ under PZZA. the only liar and moron here is you.

Im with trevor on this one i think you're the one who is the idiot if you don't see the actual problem along with the point of the article.

Better prices at Dominoes.

Exactly Susan, Employers in the US have had it was to easy, look at McD.

Thanks Sis in Law!

The status quo of greedy CEOs is being threatened so they take it out on customers? How petty and manipulative can a corporation be? I will take my pizza (from somewhere else) WITHOUT the politics please. Up yours Papa John.

He's just a crybaby! Every time they make changes they expect everyone to shut the hell up but when others make changes its…"Whaaaaaaaaa!" Besides, I tasted better!

Businesses aren't in existence to be good corporate citizens but to make enough profit to meet their bottom line. It wont just be Papa John's passing the increase on to the consumer, nor will it only be in the food industry. It's going to be every company with 50 or more employees, both big and small, passing on the higher cost of trying to meet the obligation of furnishing Obamacare to their employees. It's not going to be just another 11 to 15 cents here and there nor will it amount up to just normal inflation, everything you consume be it food or a new car, or even a used vehicle we'll be paying higher costs because of ObamaCare.

Businesses aren't in existence to be good corporate citizens but to make enough profit to meet their bottom line. It wont just be Papa John's passing the increase on to the consumer, nor will it only be in the food industry. It's going to be every company with 50 or more employees, both big and small, passing on the higher cost of trying to meet the obligation of furnishing Obamacare to their employees. It's not going to be just another 11 to 15 cents here and there nor will it amount up to just normal inflation, everything you consume be it food or a new car, or even a used vehicle we'll be paying higher costs because of ObamaCare.

davefm5 Please tell me how we are supposed to get out of a recession that took EIGHT years to create in only TWO years!!! Gotta be realistic people!

this guy is what is wrong with america…. stupid people that dont know they are stupid