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Papa Johns Names PepsiCo as Exclusive Beverage Partner for North America; Kurt Millburn and Hugh Roth Comment

Papa Johns Names PepsiCo as Exclusive Beverage Partner for North America; Kurt Millburn and Hugh Roth Comment


LOUISVILLE, KY
Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Well-known pizza chain Papa Johns has renewed its exclusive beverage partnership with PepsiCo for the next decade, solidifying PepsiCo’s role as its sole beverage supplier across North America. This 10-year contract renewal emphasizes Papa Johns' commitment to enhancing customer experience and supporting franchise growth.

Kurt Millburn, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Papa Johns“Through the extension of our partnership with PepsiCo, Papa Johns will continue to offer our valued customers the variety of beverages they have always enjoyed, while driving operational excellence,” said Chief Supply Chain Officer Kurt Millburn. “Our shared goal is to deepen customer attachment to beverages with orders, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for every Papa Johns customer.”

This extended partnership aligns with Papa Johns' strategy to enhance its marketing efforts with additional investments from PepsiCo. The agreement will also support North American expansion with incentives designed to encourage new store openings. According to a press release, this collaboration aims to deepen customer engagement by pairing Papa Johns' renowned pizzas with PepsiCo's popular beverage offerings.

Hugh Roth, Chief Customer Officer, PepsiCo Foodservice “PepsiCo is thrilled to extend our longstanding partnership with Papa Johns,” said Hugh Roth, Chief Customer Officer. “The perfect pairing of our refreshing beverages with Papa Johns delicious pizzas has created a winning combination that continues to delight consumers. We look forward to another decade of collaboration, focused on delivering exceptional value, innovation, service and customer satisfaction.”

PepsiCo’s diverse beverage portfolio, including PEPSI®, MOUNTAIN DEW®, and STARRY®, will continue to be available at Papa Johns locations across North America, offering customers a broad range of options to complement their meals.

Papa John's has renewed its exclusive beverage partnership with PepsiCo for the next decade, solidifying PepsiCo’s role as its sole beverage supplier across North America

The renewed partnership not only promises to enhance the dining experience for customers but also reflects both companies' dedication to operational excellence and strategic growth.

But the business developments and impactful industry partnerships don't end here—keep reading Deli Market News for more.

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