Derrick Dones wrote:However, doesn't this: "Papa John’s already has eliminated artificial flavors, synthetic colors, MSG, BHA, BHT, cellulose and partially hydrogenated oils from its foods. By summer, it plans to buy only poultry raised without human and animal antibiotics and feed a 100 percent vegetarian diet (from a PR placement on Insider)" somewhat contradict this: "he places the highest priority on short-term profits, sacrificing quality wherever necessary to attain that goal."
That's a fair question, Derrick. Honestly - and I realize that this is beyond cynical of me - I'm not sure I believe it. If this plays out - and is done with transparency and outside inspection - then bless his heart. It's hard for me to see how they square this with corporate goals, though, unless they are absolutely convinced that consumers care enough about these things to pay extra for them.