The University of Utah has cut ties with Papa John’s Pizza after the company’s founder came under fire last month for using the n-word in a conference call.
“The actions of this individual, from the top ranks of the company, clearly do not align with our beliefs, and we hope to find an alternative that is a better fit with us,” said Jerry Basford, the school’s associate vice president for student affairs, in a statement.
The university closed the Papa John’s location in its food court on July 20 — one week after John Schnatter’s racial slur was reported and one day after telling The Salt Lake Tribune that it was still considering whether to completely sever the relationship.