Papa John's introduces new menu items

Papa John’s is turning up the cheese with its new Cheddar Crust Pizza, gooey Cheddar Cheesesticks, and the fan-favourite Shaq-a-Roni – now a permanent menu item. The additions focus on bold flavours and extra cheese across the board.

New Cheddar Crust Pizza

New Cheddar Crust Pizza, Papa John's introduces new menu items, Cheddar Cheesesticks, Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

If you thought pizza couldn’t possibly get any cheesier – think again. Papa John’s has just dropped what might be its boldest creation yet: the Cheddar Crust Pizza.

Papa John's introduces new menu items

New Cheddar Crust Pizza, Papa John's introduces new menu items, Cheddar Cheesesticks, Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

Launched on June 4 and available for a limited time at select locations, this over-the-top delight promises to take your cheese obsession to the next level.

New Cheddar Crust Pizza, Papa John's introduces new menu items, Cheddar Cheesesticks, Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

'We’ve taken a perfectly aged cheddar cheese, added a specially crafted garlic and herb seasoning blend and sprinkled it all on top of our fresh, original dough to create the cheddar cheese crust pizza of your dreams,' Papa John's explained.

Cheddar Cheesesticks

New Cheddar Crust Pizza, Papa John's introduces new menu items, Cheddar Cheesesticks, Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

The cheese overload doesn’t stop there. Alongside the new crust, the chain has also introduced Cheddar Cheesesticks: imagine pizza dough slathered in garlic sauce, topped with seasoned cheddar, baked until golden and crispy, and served with a pot of tangy pizza sauce. In a word? Irresistible.

Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

New Cheddar Crust Pizza, Papa John's introduces new menu items, Cheddar Cheesesticks, Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

But wait – there’s more. In a move that’s sure to thrill fans, Papa John’s has officially made its famous Shaq-a-Roni pizza a full-time menu staple. Yes, the mega-sized pie created in collaboration with basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal is here to stay.

New Cheddar Crust Pizza, Papa John's introduces new menu items, Cheddar Cheesesticks, Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

Starting at $15.99, the Shaq-a-Roni is now a permanent fixture – and the brand couldn’t be prouder. 'At Papa Johns, we’re elevating the classics that have set us apart to deliver even more value to our customers,' said Jenna Bromberg, Chief Marketing Officer.

New Cheddar Crust Pizza, Papa John's introduces new menu items, Cheddar Cheesesticks, Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

She added: 'Since it was first introduced five years ago, the Shaq-a-Roni has offered the craveable flavors pizza fans can find only at Papa Johns. Now, it’s here to deliver XL-sized value every day!'