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Papa John's founder resigns as chairman of the board amid backlash after admitting he used the N-word
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John Schnatter, Papa John's founder: N-word scandal that led to ouster was 'fabricated' - Washington Times
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John Schnatter Quits Papa John's After Using N-Word. The Company Is Better Off Without Him | Inc.com
Papa John's founder says he's been working to get the N-word out of his vocabulary for the 'last 20 months'
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