Starting Jan 29, the Papa Johns Pan Pizza returns to menus. Enjoy a fluffy, thick crust with no artificial flavors and seven edge-to-edge toppings today.

Papa Johns Pan Pizza

Pizza lovers, the day has finally arrived. Starting today, Papa Johns is officially bringing Pan Pizza back to its nationwide menu, and this isn’t just a simple relaunch. It is a total reimagining of a fan favorite. After nearly a decade of development, the brand is aiming to set a new gold standard for the nostalgic, indulgent pan-style crust.

The new Papa Johns Pan Pizza is engineered for maximum flavor and texture. It features a pillowy, airy center contrasted by crispy, caramelized edges. This signature crunch is achieved by baking Parmesan cheese and the Papa Johns Special Garlic Sauce directly into the bottom of the pan. Topped with a six-cheese blend, including Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano, and finished with Italian seasoning, this pizza is built to satisfy.

Papa Johns Pan Pizza

“After nearly a decade, we’ve reimagined Pan Pizza to bring it back onto our menu,” said Jenna Bromberg, chief marketing officer of Papa Johns. “Consumer expectations for flavor and value are higher than ever. And the pan pizza category is crowded, which is why we took a deliberate, consumer-led approach to developing the perfect recipe, and focused on getting every detail right. Pan pizza is nostalgic, indulgent and so beloved, and we saw the chance to elevate a pan-style pizza in a way that feels distinctly Papa Johns.”

The commitment to quality remains a priority, with the brand ensuring there are no artificial colors or flavors in the recipe. The crust is even sturdy enough to hold up to seven edge-to-edge toppings.

“Consumers shouldn’t have to settle for ‘good enough’,” said Shivram Vaideeswaran, senior vice president of brand marketing at Papa Johns. “We didn’t bring Pan Pizza back to simply participate in the category; we rebuilt it from the pan up to raise the standard. From the golden, crispy edges to the soft, airy center and bold, indulgent flavors in every bite, every detail was intentional. This isn’t just another launch, it’s our statement that great pizza matters, and our new Pan Pizza proves it from the very first bite.”

Hungry fans can grab a one-topping medium Pan Pizza starting at $11.99 at participating locations. Visit papajohns.com or download the Papa Johns app to locate your nearest Papa Johns.

For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.