1851

Following his surprise resignation last week from the pizza franchise he founded, John Schnatter says he regrets the decision, according to an <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/papa-johns-founder-says-resignation-was-a-mistake-1531805367?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=john-schnatter-says-resignation-was-a-mistake-2707189" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article in The Wall Street Journal</a>.

In a letter to Papa John&rsquo;s board of directors, Schnatter accused the board of requesting his resignation without &ldquo;apparently doing any investigation.&rdquo;

Schnatter said in the letter that his use of a racial slur, which led to his ouster, was taken out of context and was not meant as a racial epithet.

&ldquo;I then said something on the order of, Colonel Sanders used the word &lsquo;N,&rsquo; (I actually used the word), that I would never use that word, and Papa John&rsquo;s doesn&rsquo;t use that word,&rdquo; he said in his letter.

Schnatter said he will fight publicly to protect his name and the name of the brand he founded.

Read the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/papa-johns-founder-says-resignation-was-a-mistake-1531805367?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=john-schnatter-says-resignation-was-a-mistake-2707189" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full article at wsj.com</a>.

John Schnatter Says Resignation Was a Mistake

1851 Franchise

The Papa John’s founder says he was asked to step down without ‘any investigation.’

john-schnatter-says-resignation-was-a-mistake

Children's Lighthouse

The Lifestyle Benefits of Being a Children's Lighthouse Franchisee

the-lifestyle-benefits-of-being-a-childrens-lighthouse-franchisee

Lindora

Top 6 Qualities of a Successful Lindora Franchisee

top-6-qualities-of-a-successful-lindora-franchisee

TruBlue Home Service Ally

NJBiz: Preventing Falls Crucial in Helping Older Adults Maintain Independence

njbiz-preventing-falls-crucial-in-helping-older-adults-maintain-independence

Griswold

How to Protect Seniors From Tax Day Scams This Year

protecting-seniors-from-tax-day-scams

Happy Joe’s Franchising

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Franchise Opportunity: Happy Joe’s Looks To Reignite Its Legacy in Iowa 

happy-joes-franchise-cedar-rapids-iowa-opportunity

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Layoffs Surge to Pandemic-Era Highs, Opening Doors for Franchise Growth

layoffs-surge-to-pandemic-era-highs-opening-doors-for-franchise-growth

FAT Brands Becomes First Restaurant Franchise To Accept Bitcoin for Royalty Payments

fat-brands-becomes-first-restaurant-franchise-to-accept-bitcoin-for-royalty-payments

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs To Retire in 2026 After 36 Years With the Company

yum-brands-ceo-david-gibbs-to-retire-in-2026-after-36-years-with-the-company

Hooters Bankruptcy - Chapter 11 - April 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Sells Restaurants to Franchisee Group

hooters-bankruptcy-chapter-11-april-2025

Fly Dance Fitness Expands With First Franchise Location in Georgia

fly-dance-fitness-franchise-expansion

Paris Baguette Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Paris Baguette Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025

paris-baguette-ranks-among-top-franchises-on-entrepreneurs-franchise-500-for-2025

1851 Agg - McDonald's Sales Decline Expansion Continues - 1851 Franchise

McDonald’s Franchisees Feel the Pressure as Sales Decline and Expansion Continues

mcdonalds-franchisees-feel-the-pressure-as-sales-decline-and-expansion-continues

Design with hundred dollar bill and orange "recession" banner across the middle

ABC News: Recession Risks Are Rising, Economists Say. Here’s What to Know.

recession-risks-impact-economy-franchise-world

Franchise Deep Dive: Studio Pilates Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

franchise-deep-dive-studio-pilates-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Florida Franchisee Reflects on Success and Growth with Sylvan Learning

florida-franchisee-reflects-on-success-and-growth-with-sylvan-learning

Military Veteran and Craft Beer Enthusiast to Bring Voodoo Brewing Co. to Toledo, Ohio

military-veteran-and-craft-beer-enthusiast-to-bring-voodoo-brewing-co-to-toledo-ohio

Franchisee spotlight image with Randy and Sandy Craft, Children's Lighthouse logo on blue background

The Crafts’ Successful Journey from New Parents to Children’s Lighthouse Franchisees

the-crafts-successful-journey-from-new-parents-to-childrens-lighthouse-franchisees

Lindora’s New President Discusses Franchise Growth and the Future of Health and Wellness

lindoras-new-president-discusses-franchise-growth-and-the-future-of-health-and-wellness

John Schnatter Says Resignation Was a Mistake

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS