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About Papa John's International
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Papa John's International is based in Louisville, Kentucky and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker PZZA. The SEC classifies its business as retail-eating places. In the fiscal year to 28 December 2025, it reported revenue of $2.05bn and net income of $30.5m. At that date it held total assets of $837.5m and shareholders' equity of −$444.8m.
Papa John’s International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (referred to as the “Company,” “Papa John’s,” “Papa Johns” or in the first person notations of “we,” “us” and “our”), operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants and, in certain international markets, dine-in and delivery restaurants under the trademark “Papa Johns.” Papa Johns began operations in 1984. At December 28, 2025, there were 6,083 Papa Johns restaurants in operation, consisting of 475 Company-owned and 5,608 franchised restaurants operating in 50 countries and territories. In discussions of our business, “Domestic” is defined as within the contiguous United States, “North America” includes Domestic and Canada, and “International” includes the rest of the world other than North America.
Focusing on our core product proposition and improving innovation across the barbell. Traditional, superior-quality pizza is the foundation of our success, and accelerating product innovations that expand beyond pizza and complement our core offerings is key to attracting a broad customer base and expanding our addressable market. Consumers know us for BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. and we need to deliver on this promise consistently, every day, to every customer, across every restaurant.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 26 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
- Listed since
- 8 Jun 1993
- Employees
- 9,400
- Website
- papajohns.com ↗
- Head office
- 2002 PAPA JOHNS BOULEVARD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40299-2334
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Retail-Eating Places
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Christopher ColemanIndependent Chairman of the Board$380,754
- Mr. Todd PenegorPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2024$4.8m
- Mr. Ravi ThanawalaChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President - International$3.9m
- Ms. Caroline OylerChief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Corporate Secretary$2.0m
- Mr. Joe SieveChief Restaurant and Development Officer$1.8m
- Mr. John GarrattIndependent Director$243,763
- Mr. Stephen GibbsIndependent Director$233,763
- Ms. Laurette KoellnerIndependent Director$258,763
- Ms. Jocelyn ManganIndependent Director$237,763
- Ms. Sonya MedinaIndependent Director$237,763
- Mr. John MillerIndependent Director$238,763
- Ms. Heather HollanderSenior Vice President, since 2025
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 65
- Environment
- 40
- Social
- 66
- Governance
- 88
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 52,695 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 37,024 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 1,910,000 t
- Women in the workforce
- 31%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong brand recognition: Papa John's is a well-known and established brand in the pizza industry, giving it a competitive advantage.
- Wide geographic presence: With restaurants in over 45 countries, Papa John's has a global footprint, allowing for potential growth and diversification.
- Quality ingredients: Papa John's uses high-quality ingredients, emphasizing freshness and taste, which appeals to health-conscious consumers.
Weaknesses
- Reliance on franchising: A significant portion of Papa John's restaurants are operated by franchisees, which can lead to inconsistencies in service and customer experience.
- Negative brand image: Papa John's faced reputational challenges following controversies involving the founder, which may impact customer perception and loyalty.
- Limited menu variety: Compared to some competitors, the menu at Papa John's is relatively limited, potentially limiting customer choice and appeal.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for delivery: The increasing trend of consumers ordering food for delivery presents an opportunity for Papa John's to expand its delivery services and reach.
- Health-conscious consumers: Offering healthier menu options, such as gluten-free crusts or organic ingredients, can attract health-conscious customers who are seeking alternatives.
- International expansion: Papa John's can further expand its presence in untapped markets, particularly in emerging economies, to drive global growth and revenue.
Threats
- Intense competition: The pizza industry is highly competitive, with numerous well-established and emerging competitors, increasing the risk of market saturation.
- Changing consumer preferences: Shifts in consumer tastes and preferences, such as increased demand for plant-based options, may require Papa John's to adapt its menu and product offerings.
- Economic uncertainty: Economic downturns or fluctuations could impact consumer spending on dining out, potentially leading to reduced sales and profitability for Papa John's.
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