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In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Papa John's founder and CEO John Schnatter attends a meeting in Louisville, Ky. Schnatter says the pizza chain needs him back as its public face, and that it was a mistake for the company to scrub him from its marketing materials after he acknowledged using a racial slur last month. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Papa John’s founder: I should be back as chain’s public face

By Candice Choi - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Papa John's founder and CEO John Schnatter attends a meeting in Louisville, Ky. Schnatter is apologizing after reportedly using a racial slur during a conference call in May 2018. The apology Wednesday, July 11, 2018, comes after Forbes cited an anonymous source saying the pizza chain's marketing firm broke ties with the company afterward. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

John Schnatter sues Papa John’s

By Randall Chase - Associated Press

FILE - This July 17, 2018, file photo, shows the corporate headquarters of Papa John's pizza located on their campus, in Louisville, Ky. Papa John’s is adopting a shareholder rights plan as it looks to safeguard against its disgraced founder possibly attempting to take control of the pizza chain. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Papa John’s founder sues for corporate records

By RANDALL CHASE - Associated Press

Kentucky editorial roundup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Papa John's founder and CEO John Schnatter attends a meeting in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Papa John’s tries to prevent founder from gaining control

Associated Press

AP Source: Jazz ending sponsorship deal with Papa John’s

By MICHELLE L. PRICE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2016, file photo, Kentucky players hoists the Governor's Cup in front of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium after they defeated Louisville, 41-38, in an NCAA college football game, in Louisville, Ky. Papa John's, which has featured founder John Schnatter as the face of the company in logos and TV ads, is pulling his image from its marketing after reports he used a racial slur. The fallout from his comments continued Friday, July 14 2018. The University of Louisville said it will remove the Papa John's name from its football stadium, and that it will rename the John H. Schnatter Center for Free Enterprise at its business college (Jonathan Palmer/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP, File)

Univ. of Louisville removing Papa John’s from stadium name

Associated Press

FILE- This Dec. 21, 2017, file photo shows a slice of cheese pizza at the Papa John's pizza shop in Quincy, Mass. Papa John’s plans to pull Schnatter’s image from marketing materials after reports he used a racial slur. Schnatter apologized Wednesday, July 11, and said he would resign as chairman after Forbes reported that he used the slur during a media training session. Schnatter had stepped down as CEO last year after criticizing NFL protests. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Nationals cuts ties with Papa John’s after controversy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

The Latest: Schnatter: Comment out of context, but was wrong

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Papa John's founder and CEO John Schnatter attends a meeting in Louisville, Ky. Schnatter is apologizing after reportedly using a racial slur during a conference call in May 2018. The apology Wednesday, July 11, 2018, comes after Forbes cited an anonymous source saying the pizza chain's marketing firm broke ties with the company afterward. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Marlins suspend business relationship with Papa John’s

Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Papa John's founder and CEO John Schnatter attends a meeting in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

John Schnatter resigns as Papa John’s chairman of the board after racial slur: Reports

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Papa John's founder, chairman and CEO John Schnatter talks with Archie Manning and JJ Watt on Super Bowl 51 Radio Row, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for Papa John's/AP Images) ** FILE **

Papa John’s ending NFL sponsorship

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Papa John’s founder and CEO John Schnatter attends a meeting in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Papa John’s founder exiting as CEO weeks after NFL comments

By JOSEPH PISANI - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins' Jordan Phillips (97) stands during the national anthem, but shows support for the protest as he puts an arm on the shoulder of kneeling teammate, Kenny Stills (10), Michael Thomas (31) and Julius Thomas (89) before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. The Panthers won 45-21. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Papa John’s apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests

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In this Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, the Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, center, take a knee prior to the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. What began more than a year ago with a lone NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roar with hundreds of players sitting, kneeling, locking arms or remaining in locker rooms, their reasons for demonstrating as varied as their methods. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Papa John’s blames pizza sales slump on NFL protests

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Papa John’s pizza firm implores bloggers: Stop the misquotes

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times