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It’s no secret that <a href="https://1851franchise.com/there-is-no-slowing-down-the-plant-based-meat-train-hardees-jumps-on-board-2710962">plant-based offerings have become a massive business in the foodservice industry this year</a>. Now, Papa John’s UK is planning ahead and taking the trend one step further by <a href="https://www.livekindly.co/papa-johns-hiring-chief-vegan-officer/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recruiting a Chief Vegan Officer</a>. Candidates for the six-month, part-time role will work with the Head of Research and Development. <a href="https://www.plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/papa-johns-hiring-chief-vegan-officer?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">According to Papa John’s,</a> the CVO will create “hard to resist vegan dishes that’ll be sure to blow the minds of meat-eaters and veggie-lovers alike.”Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.livekindly.co/vegan-papa-johns/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Papa John’s UK launched its first vegan menu</a> featuring three pizzas topped with the dairy-free, vegan cheese, <a href="https://www.buteisland.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sheese</a>. In March, Papa John’s introduced other options, including its Cheesy Vegan Potato Wedges, Jalapeno Cheesy Potato Wedges and vegan cinnamon rolls for dessert. Another pizza competitor, <a href="https://raisevegan.com/pizza-hut-launches-new-vegan-menu-today/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pizza Hut, has also expanded its vegan menu over the past year</a>, including tons of customizable vegan toppings, a new vegan pizza, plus Quorn chicken nuggets and <a href="https://vegnews.com/2019/10/pizza-hut-adds-vegan-cheesecake-to-all-250-uk-locations?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">dairy-free cheesecake</a>.Some other recent examples of plant-based success include <a href="https://1851franchise.com/kfc-and-beyond-meat-test-new-finger-lickin-fake-chicken-2710851">KFC becoming the first national quick-service restaurant to introduce plant-based chicken</a>, <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/menu-innovations/kfc-sells-out-plant-based-chicken-five-hours?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">which sold out in just five hours</a>, and Burger King bringing its <a href="https://1851franchise.com/burger-king-teams-up-with-impossible-foods-for-plant-based-whopper-test-2709586">Impossible Whopper nationwide</a>, which drove a 17% increase in visits. <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/exclusives/white-castle-marches-new-territory?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">White Castle’s Impossible Slider</a> created a huge level of buzz, while <a href="https://1851franchise.com/taco-bell-announces-expanded-vegetarian-menu-without-plant-based-meats-2710307">Taco Bell</a>, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/attention-plant-based-restaurants-make-way-for-subway--2710668">Subway</a>, <a href="https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/dunkin-adds-beyond-meat-breakfast-sandwich-to-menu/559507/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dunkin’</a> and <a href="https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/tim-hortons-fries-up-plant-based-eggs-for-breakfast/559607/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=heres-why-papa-johns-is-hiring-a-new-cvo-chief-vegan-officer-2711461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tim Hortons</a> have all recently added meat-free options to their menus. Clearly, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/beyond-meat-s-revenue-increases-by-a-whopping-486-in-2019-2710617">the plant-based movement isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.&nbsp;</a>According to Papa John’s, the ideal CVO candidate will possess a food technology background, a genuine passion for vegan food and trends, a Food Science degree or similar, and excellent communication skills. In addition, they will be a 'curious self-starter' and ideally, have been eating a plant-based diet for at least 18 months.Think you’re the right one for the job? Send your CV and cover letter to: papajohns@wcommunications.co.uk

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