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In a tweet, Papa John’s issued a statement Tuesday saying “The statements made on our earnings call were describing the factors that impact our business and we sincerely apologize to anyone that thought they were divisive. That definitely was not our intention.”
The statements made on our earnings call were describing the factors that impact our business and we sincerely apologize to anyone that thought they were divisive. That definitely was not our intention. (1/3)
— Papa John's Pizza (@PapaJohns) November 15, 2017
The national anthem protests have sparked reaction throughout the season in the Dayton area as well, as a local restaurant owner came out against the protests.
Bill DeFries, the owner of a Beef O’Brady’s restaurant in Beavercreek, announced in September that he would not air NFL games at his restaurant if players continued to kneel during the national anthem. DeFries reported that the decision was met with a lot of local support.
More coverage of the protests and reactions:
SEPT. 27: Beef O’Brady’s owner won’t air NFL games as players protest
SEPT. 29: Area restaurant boycotting NFL games draws large crowd
OCT. 1: NFL-boycotting restaurant owner says business is booming
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