Papa John's burned by pizza deal
23-cent offer to honor Cavs star melts into 'total chaos'
Friday, May 9, 2008 3:07 AM
By
Sherri Williams
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
A deal to sell pizzas for 23 cents ended up as pie in the face for Papa John's yesterday.
The offer, intended to remedy a franchisee's insult to Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James (No. 23), resulted in closed stores, long lines and angry customers after stores became overwhelmed by the demand. Police were called to help control the crowds at some outlets.
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