Papa John's International, Inc.

Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants, and in some international markets, dine-in and delivery restaurants, all under the "Papa Johns" trademark. The company began operations in 1984. As of December 28, 2025, there were 6,083 Papa Johns restaurants globally. This total includes 475 company-owned restaurants and 5,608 franchised restaurants, operating across 50 countries and territories. For business reporting, "Domestic" refers to the contiguous United States, "North America" encompasses Domestic operations and Canada, and "International" covers all other global locations outside of North America. The company's strategy centers on its brand promise, "BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. ®", aiming for sustainable long-term, profitable growth. Key strategic priorities include focusing on its core product proposition and improving innovation. This involves building on traditional, high-quality pizza while also accelerating product innovations beyond pizza to attract a broader customer base. Another priority is amplifying marketing messages to drive customer engagement by emphasizing quality and value, using customer data for personalized offers, and differentiating the brand through creative advertising in traditional and digital channels across key regional and local markets.