Papa John’s, NFL end sponsorship agreement after anthem protest controversy

Seattle Times Wednesday, 28 February 2018 ()
The NFL is in the market for a new official pizza. After the better part of a decade, the league and Papa John’s have mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement; the company, however, will continue local partnerships with 22 NFL teams, according to a joint statement. “While the NFL remains an important channel for […]
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