Having unleashed on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the Papa John's earnings call this morning...
“The NFL has hurt us by not resolving the current debacle to the players’ and owners’ satisfaction,” Schnatter, who serves as the pizza chain’s chairman and chief executive officer, said on a conference call. “NFL leadership has hurt Papa John’s shareholders.”
“Leadership starts at the top, and this is an example of poor leadership,” Schnatter said.
“This should have been nipped in the bud a year and a half ago,” Schnatter said on the call.
He concluded that “like many sponsors, we’re in touch with the NFL. Once the issue is resolved, we’re optimistic the NFL’s best years are ahead.”
It appears Papa John's founder John Schnatter was serious about that last line... as ESPN's Darren Rovell reports that "Papa John’s says it has been pulling advertising associated with the NFL."
While the last few sponsors/advertisers to pull their money from The NFL (here and here) were shrugged off by some, the decision by the major pizza chain - which is a mainstay of almost every commercial break as far as we can remember - will perhaps shock a few more owners.
Papa John's is deeply rooted in the NFL since it has a deal with the league and 23 of its individual teams, according to Rovell.
In exchange for pulling current ads, Schnatter said the NFL has given Papa John's additional future spots moving forward.
Per Jonathan Maze of Nation's Restaurant News, Papa John's founder John Schnatter said sales are down due to "negative consumer sentiment" regarding the company's relationship with the NFL.
Schnatter also called the NFL "an example of poor leadership," according to Maze.
This is not the first time that Schnatter has been outspoken. As BI notes, Schnatter came under fire in 2012 for saying that the Affordable Care Act could be "lose-lose" for Papa John's franchisees and employees.
Schnatter argued that Obamacare would cost Papa John's $5-8 million annually and ultimately drive up the price of pizza.
In his 2017 book "Papa: The Story of Papa John's Pizza," Schnatter argued that regulations are steering the US away from the system of free enterprise he believes is crucial to the nation's success.
"America in 2016 is on the path to becoming what Germany was in 1867," Schnatter writes in "Papa." 1867 is the year that Schnatter's great-grandfather immigrated to the US from Germany as a young craftsman seeking work. The US was a land of opportunity where people were free to become successful without fear of attack or government interference.
In January 2017, Schnatter emphasized that he believes that regulation in the US needs to be dialed back to help businesses thrive.
"You've got to have free markets with limited government, with the proper amount of regulation where you don't jam entrepreneurship," Schnatter said.
It appears the mainstream media would prefer to once again kill the messenger than pay any attention to the message.
Comments
When Jerry Glanville said NFL stood for "Not For Long" I didn't think this is what he meant.
On your knees negroid!
In reply to When Jerry Glanville said NFL by NoDebt
But..but..but what about Peyton Manning?The poor man's gotta eat for crying out loud./sarc
In reply to On your knees negroid! by overbet
who the fuck caresthis is of literally zero importancethere is a zionist-neocon-police state - FED bitchin the white house------look squirrel!
In reply to But..but..but what about by Cognitive Dissonance
Violent protests happen and the crackers say march peacefully. When silent, peaceful protests happen, the crackers say "not like that either, now get up and dance nigger." Keep it up assholes.
In reply to who the fuck cares this is of by Bes
Remember the last time I ordered from Papa John Driver showed up 2 1/2 hours later. His car stank of weed.Driver said "Sorry, my tire busted."No spares on the 4 wheels...
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
"The US was a land of opportunity..."
WAS is the KEY word. Now, land of the shackled. https://goo.gl/tiZwod
In reply to Remember the last time I by Cheka_Mate
"Pull it!"
In reply to "The US was a land of by loebster
get whitey has limits?ppj ceo will pay for bucking nyc.skype.get.whitey.agendawatch for him or his to get it over next year or so..
In reply to "Pull it!" by MagicHandPuppet
One down and a couple dozen more to go.
In reply to get whitey has limits? ppj by cheka
Papa John, if you want to survive you better sign on to our list of demands for the NFL 1. Fire Bob Costas2. Fire every player who kneeled3. Fire every sponsor who "stood by the players"4. Invite every gold star parent to attend a formal apology/game. All expense paid trip. Every player and employee of the NFL should be in attendance. 5. Establish an open forum where fans can veto any future Marxist/PC bullshit ad or sponsor6. Refund all ticket holders who have been disenfranchised this season. 7. NRA becomes official sponsor using gifted time slots for whatever message they feel appropriate. That is the list so far. We am open to other suggestions.
In reply to One down and a couple dozen by IH8OBAMA
Whitey? Loads dumb whiteys are still watching NFL, NBA, NCAA college and high school Trayvon thug ball like dumb white sheep.I haste these dumb white fanboys who keep watching as much as the NFL, NBA, billonaire ko$$her owners, thug players and shit media that covers them like ESPN.I hope they all go out of business.
In reply to get whitey has limits? ppj by cheka
You have good instincts, Freddie.You just need to get some gods with genitalia.
In reply to Whitey? Loads dumb whiteys by Freddie
When I first came here about 8 years ago (???) and started seeing your posts I thought maybe you were a little off your rocker.Now I realize you were right all along.Preach it Brother!THEY HAVE TO GO BACK!
In reply to Whitey? Loads dumb whiteys by Freddie
If you had to devlier pizzas, you'd smoke weed too.BTDT got the shirt.
In reply to Remember the last time I by Cheka_Mate
jeez
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
Exactly. Do whatever the hell you want... just don't bore me.
In reply to jeez by loebster
Obsolete cotton picking technology gets paid millions to run, shoot, and steal, yet somehow dat rayciss crakkka still keepin' da black man down. You know what the natural state of niggers is? Shitting on the beach in Liberia, right after some light cannibalism, drug use, and murder. Keep choppin' down dat nana tree, nigger.
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
If Librarian niggers on the beach could read, I'd pen a post-a-note telling them to go fuck themselves, I mean keep fucking yourselves.In UPissA, I believe we should go ahead and demand that the crybaby nogs have their own country. Maybe Mississippi because it's so fuxated and has piss spelled backwards in its name.Those possum-eatin' niggers already drink piss ( jenkem ) from a cow's ass, and with the state being full of niggers and cows ( two-laigged & four kine ) why not, now ?
In reply to Obsolete cotton picking by Government nee…
My poor white family has lived there since 1803 and fought in too many wars including the so called civil war to give anything to a nigger. NO MORE GIBSMEDAT!They've been given too much already.The only thing I'm giving them is a one way boat ride to Africa. Anything else they're going to have to fight for it.Negro Fatigue is real and the Saxons are awakening.Soon it won't be safe to be black or brown in these United States. Hopefully and if we want a future for White children because these minority fucks and their (((handlers))) have shown us again and again that they have no interest in leaving us alone or in co-existing peacefully. They want us dead and gone.Make America White again.'
In reply to If Librarian niggers on the by helloimjohnnycat
You are doing more harm than good. My democrati friends are starting to wake up since I have been talking sense to them and sharing links to prove that they are being used for their votes and none of the policies the democrats put in place are meant to help. There are some great articles I could link on ZH but assholes like you using the N word keep me from sharing anything from here. There are good and hard working black families that could help fight the global agenda if we would stop insulting them.
In reply to Obsolete cotton picking by Government nee…
+1 .& I'm a WN.
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
exactly. put your hand over your heart and pledge yo soul to the banner of lucifer fools !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yall dont have a clue what this world is about or what any of these symbols represent. just blindly drive yo f250 into the fema camp jackoff !!!!!!!!!!!
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
Needs moar exclamation points, 2/10.
In reply to exactly. put your hand over by Joe Mama 3
Hey Sambo, the flag is not the government the government is not heritage Americans. Affirmative action and open borders have ruined this country. Only you're not smart enough to connect the dots so you'll just have to take my word for it.Or continue to be grossly and ridiculously wrong.WRONG WRONG WRONG
In reply to exactly. put your hand over by Joe Mama 3
Yeah I'm pretty sure no one said that. Like, ever.
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
I didn't know saltines could talk...
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
That's about all they do.
In reply to I didn't know saltines could by CalifornianSeven
How bout, just "Fuck you for calling White America Racist" - YOU"RE THE FUCKING RACISTS
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
Keep it up yourselves. Math and demographics seem to be over your head.
In reply to Violent protests happen and by WTFRLY
So instead of taking a stand between right and wrong PaPa John's just casts blame. Not good enough.
In reply to who the fuck cares this is of by Bes
NFL = No Fans Left
In reply to So instead of taking a stand by JackT
Where were you the last 8 years cunt...
In reply to who the fuck cares this is of by Bes
Their pizza sucks, its like cardboard. Never liked it.But I'm glad they're doign this even though I was never and will never be a customer.Carbs increase human mortality.
In reply to Where were you the last 8 by Bill of Rights
Hitting em right where it hurts ..In the pizza ..
In reply to who the fuck cares this is of by Bes
i'm really suprised so many zerohedgers are actually fans of the nfl and care about this shit. i've been saying since around 2006 or so that the nfl is rigged. a good friend of mine used to bartend at the chili's at westheimer and greenridge in houston, and he begged me never to come in the bar there and say things like that. all ya'll who get offended that all of a sudden you realised that nfl players dont dickride police and military like yor stupid asses do, should'nt be on the hedge yahoo is more yall dumb ass trailer park republicians speed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In reply to who the fuck cares this is of by Bes
for once I agree with you. The NFL is crap.
In reply to i'm really suprised so many by Joe Mama 3
Corky is a rapist too
In reply to But..but..but what about by Cognitive Dissonance
Yea, that’s exactly what we need - more people like you. Put your pre-paid phone down and wash your trailer.
In reply to On your knees negroid! by overbet
The Nazis are cruel. They demand that you stand.The Left is kind. They demand only that you kneel!
In reply to On your knees negroid! by overbet
lol. good one. +1 for you.
In reply to The Nazis are cruel. They by tmosley
These corporate boycotts and protests are a flash in the pan.The proles will not be denied their fair share of Panem Et Circences, and if you get in their way, then they'll all buy their favorite football jersey to show you who is boss.
In reply to When Jerry Glanville said NFL by NoDebt
I'm pretty sure what's really happening is that the NFL now wants to have a primarily black audience like the NBA.But, like I said on here many times before, we still have hockey.
In reply to These corporate boycotts and by serotonindumptruck
You'll never see a more polite interviewee than a hockey player.pods
In reply to I'm pretty sure what's really by NoDebt
Absolutely right. I've seen a few of them, even in shitty situations they are as cordial as they can be, I hope the NHL flies just under the radar, enough that it doesn't get the PC stain of the other three "major" sports.
In reply to You'll never see a more by pods
Not for long-many teams have a star black ringer?
In reply to I'm pretty sure what's really by NoDebt
Token players...they are slow dim witted players with weak ankles and can't skate.Like the token white guys in the NBA can't jump worth a shit.
In reply to Not for long-many teams have by Mr Hankey
Like PK Subban, who said he'd never kneel for the anthem...ever. Oh and he may be the best defenseman in the league. Try again.
In reply to Not for long-many teams have by Mr Hankey
Try what again? Strictly questioning hockey skilz not flagwanking. WTF is a subban?Is he black? Unca Tom better be standin',dats where da wite wimmenz be at.Never said they were bad hockey players ,that's why I called them star ringers.Reading comprehension much?
In reply to Like PK Subban, who said he'd by D-REGZ
You're making judgment calls on NHL talent and you don't know who Subban is? Do a search, I'm not your research assistant. Tards gonna tard.
In reply to Try what again? Strictly by Mr Hankey