Nationals Cut Ties With Papa John's After Racial Slur Controversy

WASHINGTON, DC -- The fallout continues for national pizza chain Papa John's after their founder and chairman, John Schnatter, acknowledged using the n-word during a phone call. Now, the Washington Nationals have suspended their relationship with the brand, according to a report.

WTOP reports that not only are the Nationals joining other MLB franchises in suspending promotions involving Papa John's, but they are also condemning Schnatter's comments. Papa John's had a promotion where local stores offered 50 percent off pizza orders the day after the Nats win.

WTOP cited a Nationals spokesperson as saying that while the team would no longer partner with Papa John's, the team remains "supportive of our local operators who have been fantastic partners for more than eleven years."

Schnatter resigned shortly after apologizing for using a racial slur during a conference call back in May. Schnatter reportedly was asked how he would distance himself from racist groups, prompting him to respond that Colonel Sanders never faced backlash for using the n-word, saying the word in full.

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