Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Research

Papa John's International, Inc. is a global pizza chain that manages and grants franchises for its Papa John's branded delivery and take-out restaurants across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are divided into four primary segments: company-owned restaurants within the U.S., commissary services for North America, North American franchising, and its international ventures. Beyond its core model, Papa John's also runs dine-in and delivery establishments in various international markets. By December 26, 2021, the Papa John's network spanned 5,650 locations across 50 different countries and territories, comprising 600 directly owned by the company and 5,050 operating as franchises. Established in 1984, the company's corporate headquarters are located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Market snapshot

Symbol
PZZA
Price
$36.47
Day change
+0.14%
Market cap
$1.2B
P/E ratio
42.06x
52-week range
29.55-55.74
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Next earnings
in 2 months
Analyst price target
$38.00

Recent news

  • Exclusive: Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say

    Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee, who controls ​around 10% of the pizza chain's domestic restaurants, to take the company private, three sources told Reuters.

  • Papa John's Says Inflation-Weary Consumers Are Trading Down

    Papa John's International said budget-conscious customers have traded down to smaller pizzas and passed on sides and desserts in the latest quarter, weighing on sales and profit.

  • Papa John's misses quarterly results estimates as living costs soar

    Papa John's International missed expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday as the pizza ​chain failed to draw diners, especially in ‌its U.S. market, at a time when consumers struggle with high living costs.

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Recent insider activity

  • Oyler Caroline Miller — F-InKind (251 shares) on 2026-06-05
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  • KOELLNER LAURETTE T — A-Award (54.6823 shares) on 2026-05-29

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