Papa John selling his Camaro he just recently paid $250k for

[Q]

We're suckers for a happy ending – especially when it involves cars, kids, and hot pizza. Recall, if you will, this past summer when John Schnatter, founder of Papa John's Pizza, was on a nationwide quest to find his beloved 1971 1/2 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – a car he sold in the mid-Eighties to fund his first store. John found his car in Kentucky, paid out more than a quarter of a million dollars in finder's fees, and then generously gave free pizzas from its 2,600 nationwide locations to all Camaro owners on August 26th.

Still feeling more than a bit elated with the return of his Z28, and intent on providing hope and inspiration to less fortunate children, Schnatter has now created a nifty little 1:64 scale diecast replica of his car. The metal cars sell for $4.99 apiece and each one comes with a coupon for a free medium cheese pizza ($1 from each car purchased will be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation). In addition to selling the cars online, Papa John's is donating 5,000 mini Camaros directly to Toys for Tots. All told, Papa John's is contributing more than $155,000 to the Marine program and touching countless lives in the process. Go ahead and order a couple... we did..

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/27/papa-johns-selling-recovered-camaro-diecast-free-pizza-and-cha/

I know many of you don't like Papa John's pizza (I love it), but he seems like a classy guy.

 

[TridenT]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/27/papa-johns-selling-recovered-camaro-diecast-free-pizza-and-cha/

I know many of you don't like Papa John's pizza (I love it), but he seems like a classy guy.

Meh. The guy is probably loaded with money. It's not really that classy if he has millions to give away and still be loaded.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Meh. The guy is probably loaded with money. It's not really that classy if he has millions to give away and still be loaded.

that's like saying bill gates isn't a classy guy cause he has billions, yet he is the head of the largest charitable foundation in the world and actually uses his money to help people

 

[MotF Bane]

Meh. The guy is probably loaded with money. It's not really that classy if he has millions to give away and still be loaded.

/facepalm

 

[BeauJangles]

Meh. The guy is probably loaded with money. It's not really that classy if he has millions to give away and still be loaded.

How much money do you give to charity? What portion of your income do your donations constitute? How much work do you do to bring national attention, money, and recognition to charities?

I generally believe those with money could do more, but I don't think it's right or fair to criticize Papa John in this case.

 

[moparacer]

Just had Papa Johns last night.

Dipped the crust in the Garlic sauce they give you with each pizza.

mm mmm mmmm

 

[Gillbot]

How much money do you give to charity? What portion of your income do your donations constitute? How much work do you do to bring national attention, money, and recognition to charities?

I generally believe those with money could do more, but I don't think it's right or fair to criticize Papa John in this case.

They could also do nothing, as many people do. Just because you are not rich doesn't mean you shouldn't give a little. I always donate to the childrens hospital charities, even if it's only a few $ at a time.

 

[FelixDeCat]

I have liked Papa Johns pizza ever since they came to Fort Worth back around 1996. Now I like them even more.

 

[BeauJangles]

They could also do nothing, as many people do. Just because you are not rich doesn't mean you shouldn't give a little. I always donate to the childrens hospital charities, even if it's only a few $ at a time.

I realize that it may have sounded like I was making excuses for non-wealthy people, which isn't what I meant at all. I believe everyone should be charitable, including the wealthy. My only point was that I believe there are many people out there who could do more with their money (both rich and poor).

In this case, though, I believe Papa John deserves a lot of credit for helping out a good cause and bringing attention to a good cause.

 

[olds]

Ban for false thread title.

 

[Gothgar]

Papa Johns pizza is horrible.... this is a good move though... publicity is always good for a company

 

[pwnagesarus]

It's like a Papa Johns Happy Meal. XD

Meh. The guy is probably loaded with money. It's not really that classy if he has millions to give away and still be loaded.

Were you some sort of billionaire in a past life, until you donated your fortune to charity, and are now reduced to buying a used car on the cheap?

 

[JulesMaximus]

I hate Papa John's pizza.

 

[Arkaign]

It's like a Papa Johns Happy Meal. XD



Were you some sort of billionaire in a past life, until you donated your fortune to charity, and are now reduced to buying a used car on the cheap?

Hah.

I hate Papa John's pizza.

Grinch.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Hah.



Grinch.

Hey, if their pizza didn't suck so much I wouldn't hate it.

 

[herm0016]

good pizza. cool program for kids. i see no bad side to this.

 

[Terzo]

Ban for false thread title.

This. He is not selling his car, he is selling die cast models of it.
But it's nice to see that he's being charitable with his fortune.

 

[Arkaign]

Hey, if their pizza didn't suck so much I wouldn't hate it.

You know what it might be? Inconsistency. I've had a lot of good pizzas from Papa John's, and more than a few bad ones as well (not enough sauce, crust too tough like cardboard, etc). Some chains just seem to not be able to nail the 'consistency' angle, and if someone tries it once or twice, or from a particularly bad store, it ruins it for them. Some chains, like McD's and Dominos always seem to be exactly the same wherever/whenever you go. And then there's Papa John's, Jack in the Box, and other outfits that can be a real crap (hah) shoot. Sometimes great, sometimes ... *shudder*.

 

[ProfJohn]

Ok... the guy pays $250k to find his car but only 'gives' $144k to toys for tots...

 

[Sephy]

I don't see how any one can straight up love Papa Johns. It is just really mediocre. I can see how people can hate it , though.

 

[Ns1]

Ok... the guy pays $250k to find his car but only 'gives' $144k to toys for tots...

144k > 0

seriously what the fuck people

 

[Arkaign]

144k > 0

seriously what the fuck people

Hah, not to mention that Papa John's does a hell of a lot more than just this single 'promotion'.

Just one that they've been involved with :

http://www.papajohnsbowl.com/crippled-childrens-foundation.php

To date, the foundation has donated over $21 million dollars to meet the healthcare needs of children in our community.

 

[ScottyB]

I'm not a big fan of charity. I believe it quells taxation so real change can't be made to everyone that needs it and not the charity case of the day.

 

[fleabag]

I'm not a big fan of charity. I believe it quells taxation so real change can't be made to everyone that needs it and not the charity case of the day.

Socialism sure as fuck doesn't work...

 

[TridenT]

How much money do you give to charity? What portion of your income do your donations constitute? How much work do you do to bring national attention, money, and recognition to charities?

I generally believe those with money could do more, but I don't think it's right or fair to criticize Papa John in this case.

0. I don't have an income. :twisted: If I had a ton of disposable income I think I would donate to charities more often, but I don't have any. :thumbsdown: