PZZA

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) is a global pizza delivery and carryout restaurant chain founded in 1984 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company went public in 1993 and has grown to operate over 5,650 restaurants across 50 countries and territories as of 2024. Papa John's operates through a franchise-heavy business model, with approximately 600 company-owned locations and over 5,000 franchised restaurants worldwide. The company has faced various challenges in recent years, including leadership transitions and competitive pressures in the pizza delivery market, but has been implementing strategic initiatives focused on product quality, digital transformation, and international expansion.