Our History
Founded in 1984, Papa Johns has grown from a single restaurant in Indiana into one of the world’s most recognized pizza brands. Today, our network of 6,000+ restaurants operates on a proven franchise model built for scalability, consistency, and long-term success for our operators.
1984
First store opens in Jeffersonville, IN.
1986
First franchise location awarded.
1993
IPO and start of rapid U.S. expansion.
1998
First international franchise opened in Mexico City.
2010
Papa Johns announces digital rewards program
2024
5000th franchise location opened
Leaders Driving Growth
Papa Johns is led by a team of experienced executives and field leaders dedicated to franchisee success across every market.
Todd Penegor
Chief Executive Officer
Ravi Thanawala
Chief Financial Officer & President, North America
Patrick Coelho
Senior Vice President of Development