Pizza brand Papa John’s has retracted founder John Schnatter’s image from logos and TV ads after he reportedly used a racial slur.
As per a Forbes report, Schnatter used a racist term during a media training conference. Post that, Schnatter has stepped down as chairman and already issued a statement of apology acknowledging the use of “inappropriate and hurtful” language.
Due to the incident, NFL ended its sponsorship deal with Papa John’s in February and MLB too ended its association.
Meanwhile, New York Yankees in a statement said: “In response to the reprehensible remarks made by Papa John’s founder and owner, Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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