READ THE LETTER: Papa John’s CEO Steve Ritchie addresses controversy


In a letter released Friday afternoon, Papa John's International Inc. CEO Steve Ritchie assured customers and shareholders that the brand is more than just its founder.

The letter comes after a week of scandal for the Louisville-based pizza company. John Schnatter, the founder, former CEO and former chairman of the board, admitted to using the n-word during media training in a May conference call.

Schnatter has been under fire since Forbes magazine first broke the story. He resigned his position…

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