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Papa John's International
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 4, 2026
Papa John's International

Papa John's International

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Papa John's International: A global pizza restaurant chain offering delicious delivery services.

HQ
Louisville, KY, US
Founded
1991
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Papa John's International, Inc., founded on October 2, 1984, by John Schnatter, is a global pizza restaurant chain headquartered in Cumberland, Georgia, and Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The company operates over 5,400 locations worldwide, offering a variety of products including pizza, chicken wings, and desserts. Papa John's core mission is to deliver high-quality pizza with superior ingredients, focusing on customer satisfaction and convenience through delivery and carryout services.

Notable figures associated with Papa John's include Robert M. Lynch, the President and CEO, and key executives like Max Wetzel (CMO) and Jim Norberg (COO). The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker PZZA and is a component of the S&P 600. With a revenue of $1.81 billion in the fiscal year, Papa John's has made a significant impact in the restaurant industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in pizza delivery services.

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Papa John's International - Quick Facts

Who are Papa John's International's competitors?

Companies similar to Papa John's International include Domino’s Pizza, &pizza, John's Incredible Pizza and Yum! Brands.

When was Papa John's International founded?

Papa John's International was founded in 1991.

Where is Papa John's International's headquarters located?

Papa John's International's headquarters is located in Louisville, KY, US.

How many employees does Papa John's International have?

Papa John's International has 12,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Papa John's International - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Chicken
  • Pizza
Tags
  • Franchise
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000901491
  • ticker: PZZA
NAICS
  • 720000Accommodation and Food Services
  • 722000Food Services and Drinking Places
  • 722500Restaurants and Other Eating Places
  • 722510Restaurants and Other Eating Places
  • 722515Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
SIC
  • 5800Eating and drinking places
  • 5810Eating And Drinking Places
  • 5812Eating Places
ISIC
  • 5610Restaurants and mobile food service activities
  • 5621Event catering
  • 5629Other food service activities
  • 9000Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Show 11 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 711100Performing Arts Companies
  • 711110Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
  • 722300Special Food Services
  • 722310Food Service Contractors
  • 722320Caterers
  • 722511Full-Service Restaurants
  • 722513Limited-Service Restaurants
  • 722514Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 711000Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
SIC
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods