Papa John's Launches New Pan Pizza with Unique Flavors Starting January 29
- Papa Johns is reintroducing its beloved pan pizza with a new and improved recipe featuring Parmesan cheese and garlic sauce baked into the bottom of the pan, topped with a variety of cheeses and Italian seasoning.
After years of culinary development and fans anxiously waiting for its return, Papa Johns is bringing back a beloved menu item.
Crispy, caramelized edges and a pillowy, airy center provide “a rich, crave-worthy experience” in its new pan pizza , Papa Johns told Parade in a statement, noting that “the wait is over” for the returning menu item.
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“After nearly a decade, we've reimagined Pan Pizza to bring it back onto our menu,” said Jenna Bromberg, Chief Marketing Officer of Papa Johns. “Consumer expectations for flavor and value are higher than ever. And the pan pizza category is crowded, which is why we took a deliberate, consumer-led approach to developing the perfect recipe, and focused on getting every detail right. Pan pizza is nostalgic, indulgent and so beloved, and we saw the chance to elevate a pan-style pizza in a way that feels distinctly Papa Johns.”
The new pan pizza from the popular chain has Parmesan cheese and Papa Johns special garlic sauce baked directly into the bottom of the pan, and is topped with Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses for a decadent bite. All of it is dusted with Italian seasoning, but if you want more flavor, no problem– it’s designed to hold up to seven edge-to-edge toppings.
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“Consumers shouldn’t have to settle for ‘good enough,’” said Shivram Vaideeswaran, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Papa Johns. “We didn’t bring Pan Pizza back to simply participate in the category; we rebuilt it from the pan up to raise the standard. From the golden, crispy edges to the soft, airy center and bold, indulgent flavors in every bite, every detail was intentional. This isn’t just another launch, it’s our statement that great pizza matters, and our new Pan Pizza proves it from the very first bite.”
Fans can get their hands on the new and improved pie beginning January 29 nationwide, starting at $11.99 for a 1-topping medium-sized pizza at participating Papa Johns locations.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Food & Drink section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
