Papa Johns
Miami, Kentucky, United States · Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage, Hospitality
Papa Johns seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People!
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Miami, Kentucky, United States
- Employees
- 28,357
- Industries
- Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage, Hospitality
- Status
- Public (PZZA)
- Website
- https://www.papajohns.com/international/
- Company page
Recent activity at Papa Johns
- : Papa Johns Partners with KM Capital to Expand Franchise Operations in Mexico
- : Papa Johns Appoints Chris Lyn-Sue as Global Chief Marketing Officer
- : Papa John’s Appoints Chris Collins as Interim Chief Financial Officer
- : Papa Johns Partners with Wing for Drone Delivery Testing in North Carolina.
- : Papa Johns Teams Up with PAR Technology to Enhance Restaurant Technology Across 3,200 Locations.
- : Papa John's Promotes Ravi Thanawala to Chief Financial Officer and President
- : Papa Johns partners with Google for enhanced ordering experience
- : Papa Johns Names Jenna Bromberg as Chief Marketing Officer
- : Papa John’s Appoints Todd Penegor as President and CEO, Ravi Thanawala remains as CFO
- : Papa John’s International, Inc. Names Todd Penegor as President and Chief Executive Officer
Papa Johns funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Venture | $107.5M |
| Apr 2021 | Series C | $60.0M |
| Sep 2020 | Series B | $18.0M |
| Feb 2019 | Venture | $200.0M |
| Jun 2017 | Pre-Seed | $70K |
Leadership
- Todd Penegor, President & CEO, Papa Johns
- Andrew Parker, Executive Officer, Director
- Alfredo Vaamonde, Executive Officer, Director
- Byron Ling, Director
- Fatima Husain, Director
- Andrew Parker, Executive Officer, Director
- Alfredo Vaamonde, Executive Officer, Director
- Byron Ling, Director
- Byron Ling, Director
- Alfredo Vaamonde, Director
- Andrew Parker, Executive Officer, Director
- Byron Ling, Director
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Papa Johns in the news
- Papa John's Cuts Sales Outlook, Suspends Dividend Amid Weak North America Demand; Shares Sink - Yahoo Finance (Aug 06, 2026)
- Papa John's International Reports Q2 2026 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript - Benzinga (Oct 05, 2026)
- Papa Johns to Participate in the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference - Papa John's (Sep 09, 2026)
- Papa John’s International Closing Hundreds of Pizza Shops - WSJ (Feb 26, 2026)
- Qatari-backed Irth Capital offers $47 a share to buy Papa John's, sources say - Reuters (Mar 11, 2026)
- Papa John's CEO says not selling, sticking with transformation plan (PZZA:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha (Aug 06, 2026)
- Papa John's International (PZZA) Securities Investigation Notice - Levi & Korsinsky - PR Newswire (Aug 17, 2026)
- From the Big Screen to Real Life: Papa Johns Launches ‘Papa Johns Pizza Planet’ Pop-Ups to Celebrate the Release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 in Theaters - Business Wire (May 27, 2026)
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About Papa Johns : questions and answers
What does Papa Johns do?
Papa Johns seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People!
Where is Papa Johns headquartered?
Papa Johns is headquartered in Miami, Kentucky, United States.
How many employees does Papa Johns have?
Papa Johns has about 28,357 employees.
Has Papa Johns raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Papa Johns . The most recent, $107.5M, was in Nov 2021.
Who leads Papa Johns ?
Todd Penegor is a President & CEO, Papa Johns at Papa Johns .
What is the latest news on Papa Johns ?
On Aug 24, 2026, Papa Johns Partners with KM Capital to Expand Franchise Operations in Mexico
Is Papa Johns a public company?
Yes. Papa Johns is publicly traded under the ticker PZZA.
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