(WHDH) — Papa John’s is blaming the NFL anthem protests for its slumping sales.

The pizza chain’s stock value has gone down 24 percent this year.

Papa John’s, which is a major sponsor for the league, says the anthem protests in the NFL are dividing the country and causing people to not buy their pizza.

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