Papa Johns is officially testing protein pizza. The chain is rolling out a limited, one-day-only Protein Crust Pizza in Atlanta, featuring protein-infused dough that delivers 23 grams of protein before toppings even start.

This is a controlled pilot, not a full menu launch. The Protein Crust Pizza is:

The Protein Crust Pizza is a personal 8-inch pizza offered in two versions:

The protein totals include the dough plus toppings. Both use a six-cheese blend and classic Papa Johns ingredients, with messaging that emphasizes no artificial flavors or colors.

This is part of a broader trend of fast food chains adjusting menus around protein demand. Consumers are asking for more functional versions of comfort food, and brands are responding with protein coffee, protein cold foam, and now protein pizza dough.

This is a smart test because it creates urgency and collectability while gathering real feedback. If consumers love it, Papa Johns has an obvious next move, scale it into more markets. If not, it remains a headline grabbing experiment that still gets people talking about the brand.