All Brands Owned by Papa John's International

Is Papa John's owned by another company?
No, Papa John's International is an independent publicly traded company with no parent organization. The company trades on NASDAQ under ticker PZZA and is owned by institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. Founder John Schnatter no longer holds significant ownership or operational control.

Is Papa John's publicly traded?
Yes, Papa John's International is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PZZA. The company has been publicly traded since its IPO in 1993. As of early 2026, there are approximately 33 million diluted shares outstanding.

Who is the CEO of Papa John's?
Todd Penegor is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Papa John's International. He was appointed in August 2024, joining from The Wendy's Company where he served as President and CEO. Penegor also held leadership roles at Kellogg Company and Ford Motor Company earlier in his career.

How many Papa John's locations are there?
Papa John's operates over 5,000 restaurants in more than 50 countries. Approximately 95% of these locations are franchised. The company opened 279 new restaurants in fiscal year 2025, with 96 in North America and 183 in international markets.

What is Papa John's annual revenue?
Papa John's reported total revenues of $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2025, flat compared with the prior year. Global system-wide restaurant sales were $4.92 billion. Net income was $32 million, down from $84 million in 2024, partly due to the absence of a prior-year property sale gain and incremental marketing investment.

Does Papa John's own other restaurant brands?
No, Papa John's International operates a single-brand portfolio focused exclusively on the Papa John's pizza concept. The company does not own or operate other restaurant brands. This is different from competitors like Yum! Brands, which owns KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut.

What happened to Papa John's founder John Schnatter?
John Schnatter resigned as chairman in July 2018 following reports that he used a racial slur during a conference call. He subsequently left the board entirely and sold most of his shares. The company adopted a poison pill provision to prevent him from regaining control. Schnatter has no current role at Papa John's.

How does Papa John's make money?
Papa John's generates revenue through company-owned restaurant sales, franchise royalties (typically 5% of net sales), commissary food sales to franchisees, advertising fund contributions, and digital fees. The commissary system is the largest revenue stream by dollar volume, while franchise royalties provide high-margin recurring income.