Papa John's has partnered with PepsiCo to add Dorito dust to their Papadia, which may taste like ranch.
The Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia is a substantial addition to the cheesy, toasted flatbread sandwich. Papa John's "Papa Rewards" loyalty members get the $7.99 limited-time promotion on May 1 and nationwide on May 4.
Papa John's first flavor-blasted cooperation may seem taco-like. Doritos-flavored everything conjures mind Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos, which replaced taco shells with enormous Doritos.
Later varieties included Cool Ranch, a cult favorite.The DLT was a smash and one of the franchise's best-selling menu items, but it caused an intellectual property fight, fan armies, and online petitions.
Papa John's wants in on Doritos and Taco Bell's record-breaking relationship. The DLT has the feel of a Doritos chip, but the new Doritos-flavored Papadia will coat the flatbread with Cool Ranch spice, likely to please ranch-with-pizza enthusiasts.
However, it was based on the piadina, a traditional Italian street snack comprised of freshly baked soft flatbread with fresh toppings like prosciutto, tomato, and cheese.
Papa John's has offered a parmesan-crusted Papadia since 2020, catered to cheese enthusiasts.
The tasty (though hefty) breakthrough has been praised.Its "Italian" Papadia has Alfredo sauce, salami, sausage, and banana peppers, but it also has American-stuffed versions.
Philly Cheesesteak, Meatball Pepperoni, BBQ Chicken & Bacon, Buffalo Chicken, and your own fillings are offered. Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia is the next logical taste progression for the franchise's blockbuster item.