Papa John's CEO says recipe hasn't changed despite former CEO's claims
Papa John's CEO Rob Lynch has responded to accusations by founder and former CEO John Schnatter, telling CNBC in an interview that the recipe for the pizza has not changed.
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Papa John's CEO Rob Lynch has responded to accusations by founder and former CEO John Schnatter, telling CNBC in an interview that the recipe for the pizza has not changed.
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