Lynn University Papa Johns Restaurant Case Study

Organizational strategies include three dimensions, which are defined as corporate, firm, and business level. It must be understood that all of these dimensions although seemingly operate separately- they act are interrelated and assisting the firm to achieve a competitive advantage.

In this assignment we will review a case on Papa Johns Download case on Papa Johns. Papa Johns is the 3rd largest pizza chain in the US and the company has more than 35,000 locations, which over 600. Papa Johns is a global chain that operates around the world. However, like many companies Papa Johns have had issues with rapid turnover, training, and the recruitment of drivers. There are also other competitive services that has entered the space of delivery services, as well, forcing Papa Johns to adjust its strategy to remain viable.

The appropriate strategy of growth, stability, or retrenchment hinges on the firms situation.In this assignment, you are to read the case in your text. There are also links in your text that you can refer to as well as other outside research that can be done to reflect current times.

For example, a new CEO, Rob Lynch, was hired in 2019. The case does not reflect any change of direction implemented by Lynch so it is important to connect textbook with ongoing events. For example, Lynch embarked on a turnaround to change the culture, encourage creativity and innovation, as well as hire key executives, and build a team environment. Papa John’s has recovered and is pursuing a growth strategy which can be read about here: https://www.nrn.com/top-200-restaurants/papa-john-s-ceo-rob-lynch-brand-s-checkered-past-and-rebuilding-pizza-brand (Links to an external site.)

Tips on answering case study questions without quoting a large amount of the material, to make it your own personalized assignment:

STEP 1: Read the case study and questions carefully.

STEP 2: Identify the issues in the case study.

STEP 3: Link theory to practice.

STEP 4: Plan your answer.

STEP 5: Start writing your case study answer.

STEP 6: Edit and proofread.

STEP 7: Submit.

Assignment Instructions

Case Discussion Questions

After an assessment of Papa Johns, you should answer the following questions for this mini case study.

1. Does saturation of the market suggest a stability strategy for Papa John’s, or are there sufficient opportunities globally to justify aggressive growth? Explain
2. To what extent do low-cost pizza providers pose a threat to Papa John’s? Identify some of the organization’s characteristics associated with corporate strategies.
3. How has Covid-19 affected Papa John’s corporate strategy to maintain a competitive advantage over it’s rivals? Identify the various means of pursuing corporate growth after this pandemic. Hint: this 30 minute video might help base your answer at around 13:22. https://soundcloud.com/nationsrestaurantnews/papa-johns-ceo-rob-lynch-on-the-brands-checkered-past-and-rebuilding?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fnationsrestaurantnews%252Fpapa-johns-ceo-rob-lynch-on-the-brands-checkered-past-and-rebuilding (Links to an external site.)
4. Discuss the applications and limitations of generic business strategies and strategic groups in this new climate.

Parameters of this assignment:

Minimum of two pages in APA style format.

Submit to Canvas in the designated column.

Note:

A new CEO, Rob Lynch, was hired in 2019. The case doesn’t reflect the change of direction implemented by Lynch. He embarked on a turnaround to change the culture, encourage creativity and innovation, hired key executives, and built a team environment. Papa John’s has recovered and is pursuing a growth strategy. Therefore, here is an extra credit question to spark research outside of the case study questions:

A. What strategy is Papa John’s pursuing under the leadership of the new CEO, Robert Lynch?

B. How is Lynch transforming the company? Explain.