No pizza establishment has ever earned a MICHELIN Star and Papa Johns is leading the charge to become the first. The brand is making a statement the world can rally behind: great pizza is star-worthy. With the launch of their new Pan Pizza, Papa Johns is ready to prove it.

"This is a love letter to a food that has shaped moments and memories for decades," said Jenna Bromberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Papa Johns. "That’s why we’re putting our Pan Pizza front and center. If any QSR pizza belongs in a MICHELIN-level conversation, it’s this one. Years in the making, our Pan Pizza was built to impress."

Why Pan Pizza

Papa Johns and the new Pan Pizza check every box of what MICHELIN looks for in a star-worthy contender:

• Quality Ingredients: An intentional lineup featuring a garlic parmesan crust, a six-cheese blend made with real Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, Asiago, Parmesan and Romano, and fragrant Italian seasoning. And, like every item on the Papa Johns menu, the Pan Pizza is made with no artificial flavors or colors.

• Mastery of Technique: Years of testing, iterating, proofing and perfecting for that crispy edge and cloud-soft center

• Harmony of Flavors: A balanced blend of taste and texture in every bite

• Consistency: The same high standards delivered at every Papa Johns restaurant nationwide

A One-Night-Only, Star-Worthy Dining Experience

To kick off the MICHELIN bid, Papa Johns is transforming a Manhattan location into one of the hardest-to-book dining rooms in New York for one night only. On Thursday, February 19, Papa Rewards members can step into an intimate, reservation-only dining experience that puts Papa Johns and the new Pan Pizza in a whole new light. Guests will experience:

• A three-course, pizza forward chef-curated menu built around the new Pan Pizza and Papa Johns most premium ingredients

• Pepsi-Cola® pairing flights led by a dedicated Soda Sommelier to intensify, brighten and complement the flavors throughout the entire menu

• An elevated, softly lit atmosphere crafted to showcase the artistry behind every slice

Seats are extremely limited. Reservations will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis to a limited number of members who qualify. To check eligibility and secure your spot, visit papajohns.com/NYCexperience on Wednesday, February 11.