NBA legend and entrepreneur, Shaquille O’Neal, and Papa John’s CEO, Steve Ritchie, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official grand opening of Shaquille’s first newly remodeled Papa John’s store in metro-Atlanta. In March, Shaquille O’Neal announced his new position as a member of the company’s board of directors, spokesperson and investor in nine restaurants in Atlanta. He hosted a community block party at his flagship store on Georgia Tech’s campus. This event was open to the public and the community enjoyed entertainment and free Papa John’s pizza .