Papa John's International, Inc.

Papa John’s International, Inc. is a world-renowned pizza delivery and carryout restaurant chain with locations in 50 countries and territories. Founded in 1984 by John Schnatter in Louisville, Kentucky, the company has grown to become one of the largest pizza chains in the world. Papa John’s operates under the Papa John’s trademark and offers both dine-in and delivery restaurants. As of December 26, 2021, the company operated 5,650 Papa John’s restaurants, including 600 company-owned and 5,050 franchised restaurants.

The company is organized into four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Commissaries, North America Franchising, and International Operations. Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants includes all domestic company-owned restaurants, while North America Commissaries are responsible for the production and distribution of food and other products to company-owned and franchised restaurants. North America Franchising is responsible for the franchising of Papa John’s restaurants in the United States and Canada, while International Operations oversees the franchising and development of Papa John’s restaurants in international markets.

Papa John’s is the third-largest pizza chain in the United States, and the fourth-largest in the world. The company has over 120,000 employees worldwide, including corporate staff, restaurant team members, and franchisees. Papa John’s is committed to providing quality ingredients and products to its customers, and has been recognized for its commitment to quality and customer service. In addition, the company has a strong focus on sustainability, and has been recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Papa John’s also has a strong commitment to giving back to the communities in which it operates, and has donated millions of dollars to local charities and organizations.