Papa John's
Pizza delivery and carryout services
Manager Designate
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Serv-Safe or local/state food service certification is preferred.
- Successful and stable employment history with supervisory experience is required.
- Must be able to work long hours, generally 32 or more hours, including scheduled or unscheduled nights, weekends, and emergencies.
- Must effectively use data to generate insights for operational excellence.
- Must demonstrate planning and prioritization focused on highest-impact, highest-value work.
- Must have financial and business acumen.
- Must communicate effectively and candidly.
- Must use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative, effective solutions.
- Must strive for continual process improvement.
- Must be able to build and leverage talent.
- Must be able to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and adapt to new situations.
- Must effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders.
- Must be able to work cross-functionally on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects.
- Ensure each delivered product meets company standards and accurately reflects the customer’s order.
- Communicate, train, and promote quality standards to team members using available tools, including the Operations Manual and Team Member Handbook.
- Recommend performance action regarding team members to the General Manager.
- Ensure the team is quality- and customer-focused and build an atmosphere of teamwork, energy, and fun.
- Manage sales goals by providing prompt and friendly customer service, building check averages through team-member product training and sales execution, seeking additional sales through traditional and non-traditional methods, executing local restaurant marketing, and creating a positive community presence.
- Manage profit goals, keep food, labor, and other controllable costs within budget, correct budget deviations using the PROFIT System, and execute administrative and cash-management duties.
- Plan and manage adequate inventory levels using the restaurant’s computerized inventory system to meet sales demands and minimize loss.
- Manage company assets by ensuring the restaurant is clean, fully equipped, and operating properly.
- Ensure the restaurant meets safety and security standards at all times.
About the company
Papa John's offers pizza delivery and carryout through a mix of company-owned and franchised stores. Customers place orders online or by phone for delivery or pickup, and the company earns revenue from pizzas, sides, and beverages, alongside royalties from franchisees. Its pizzas are built around high-quality ingredients, with detailed nutritional information provided to appeal to health-conscious customers. A rewards program and promotional codes drive repeat business and attract price-sensitive buyers. Compared to competitors, Papa John's emphasizes ingredient quality and transparency, and uses a franchising model to expand its footprint while maintaining direct customer relationships through online ordering and loyalty incentives. The company aims to make convenient, higher-quality pizza accessible to a broad customer base and grow its network and sales through both direct and franchised channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Walmart added Papa John’s delivery on September 10, 2026, expanding order volume.
- Papa John’s launched Ultimate Pepperoni nationwide, boosting value messaging and ticket size.
- Wade Oney’s Orlando refranchise, completed in 2026, strengthens operator quality and capital efficiency.
What critics are saying
- The August 6, 2026 securities lawsuit targets Papa John’s transformation claims and outlook.
- North American comparable sales fell 8.3% on August 6, 2026, exposing demand weakness.
- DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Walmart delivery integration squeeze margins and own customer relationships.
What makes Papa John's unique
- Papa John’s built the brand around six-ingredient dough and fresh mozzarella.
- Its direct digital ordering and rewards program drive repeat delivery and carryout traffic.
- The franchise model scales with low capital, while refranchising preserves asset-light economics.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Papa Johns UK names Vish Talreja as property and development director. He will oversee new restaurant and distribution site development. Papa Johns UK has appointed Vish Talreja as its new Director of Property and Development. Reporting to Grant Read, Managing Director of UK & Europe, Talreja will oversee the acquisition and development of new restaurant sites and distribution facilities, alongside the optimisation of Papa Johns' existing estate. Join QSR Media community He will also be responsible for developing the property pipeline to support the company's long-term growth plans in the UK. Papa Johns currently operates more than 450 restaurants across the UK. Talreja joins the business after eight years as property director at Itsu, where he helped shift the restaurant brand's estate strategy from a London-focused footprint to a national UK presence. His previous experience also includes supporting the Five Guys leadership team in securing the tender for its first UK airport site at Heathrow Terminal 5. Talreja has held other property and development roles across the QSR and foodservice sector, including at Yum Brands' KFC, Kout Food Group's KFC and Costa businesses, Starbucks UK franchisee Queensway, and YO! Sushi.
Walmart expands restaurant delivery with Papa John's deal - what investors need to know. Published: Sep 10 2026, 10:10 PM IST * FB * TW * Linkdin * Whatsapp * GNFollow Us Walmart is adding Papa John's to its delivery platform, allowing customers to bundle restaurant orders with Walmart purchases as the retailer expands its fast-delivery ecosystem. * The Papa John's deal follows Walmart's recent restaurant-delivery launches with Subway and Dunkin', broadening the types of restaurants available through its platform. * Customers will be able to combine Papa John's orders with Walmart groceries and household products, with deliveries targeted at 30 minutes or less. * Papa John's orders will be delivered by Spark drivers, independent contractors who deliver online orders on Walmart's behalf. Walmart Inc. (WMT) is expanding its restaurant-delivery offering through a new partnership with Papa John's International Inc. (PZZA), with the latter's orders set to become available through Walmart's app and website, according to a report by Bloomberg on Thursday. Papa John's delivery will launch in select U.S. markets in the coming weeks, with the partnership expected to expand to thousands of its locations nationwide, the report added. According to the report, Greg Cathey, Walmart's Senior Vice President, stated that the expansion into off-site restaurants is the "natural evolution" of its restaurant-delivery offering. Papa John's orders coming to Walmart. Under the deal, customers will be able to order Papa John's food through Walmart's mobile app and website, with deliveries expected in 30 minutes or less, according to Bloomberg. Customers will be able to order Papa John's on its own or add restaurant food alongside other Walmart purchases, including groceries and household items. The Papa John's partnership is Walmart's third restaurant-delivery deal in recent months, following its agreements with Subway and Dunkin', Bloomberg reported. Walmart expands restaurant delivery. Walmart entered restaurant delivery earlier this summer with Subway, allowing customers in select markets to order Subway meals through Walmart's app or Walmart.com and have them delivered in as little as 30 minutes. The retailer further expanded its offering on September 3 through a collaboration with Inspire Brands and Dunkin'. Walmart said Dunkin' would initially be available through 150 in-store locations, with plans to expand to the majority of its roughly 10,000 locations outside Walmart stores nationwide. Hongseok Jang, an assistant professor of management science at Tulane University who studies online delivery, told CNBC that Walmart's large existing customer base, store network, and logistics infrastructure could make it a formidable competitor to established food-delivery players. Jang said the Dunkin' rollout looks like a test of Walmart's own delivery system, and that if it works, it could set up serious competition between Walmart and DoorDash (DASH) and Uber Eats. Walmart said the expansion beyond its in-store restaurant tenants is creating a broader delivery ecosystem, allowing restaurant meals and beverages to be delivered alongside Walmart orders. Bloomberg reported that about 65% of Walmart's restaurant orders currently also include other items from the retailer. Delivery to be handled by Spark drivers. Papa John's orders will be delivered by Spark drivers, independent contractors who deliver online orders on Walmart's behalf. Walmart has been building its delivery network around its large U.S. store footprint. The company says its stores are within 10 miles of approximately 90% of the U.S. population, allowing it to leverage its existing last-mile delivery network. The restaurant-delivery service is part of Walmart's Express Delivery offering, which provides delivery in an hour or less for a flat fee, according to the report. WMT retail traders view. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock turned to 'bearish.' At the time of writing, WMT shares were up 0.27%, while PZZA fell 0.28%. UBER shares slipped 0.32%, while DASH gained 1.09%. WMT stock has fallen nearly 5% year-to-date. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.< Stay updated with all the latest Business News, including market trends, Share Market News, stock updates, taxation, IPOs, banking, finance, real estate, savings, and investments. Track daily Gold Price changes, updates on DA Hike, and the latest developments on the 8th Pay Commission. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates to make informed financial decisions. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store to stay ahead in business. 0 Comments / 0 New
Papa Johns to participate in the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference. LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) ("Papa Johns(R)") today announced that members of its leadership team will participate in the 2026 Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference. Todd Penegor, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be interviewed in an analyst-led fireside chat discussion at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) on September 16, 2026. A live webcast of the event will be available on the Papa Johns Investor Relations website at https://ir.papajohns.com/news-events/ir-calendar. An on-demand replay will be available shortly after the presentation has concluded. About Papa Johns Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.(R) Papa Johns believes that using high-quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world's third-largest pizza delivery company with approximately 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit www.PapaJohns.com or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.
ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, encourages Papa John's International, Inc. investors to secure counsel before important deadline in Securities Class Action - PZZA. NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 2, 2026. SO WHAT: If you purchased Papa Johns common stock you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Papa Johns class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/papa-johns-international-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 2, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts concerning the true state of Papa Johns' transformation; notably, that it was "taking longer than expected," and ultimately was unable to prevent further market share losses. Papa Johns ultimately required a significant shift in strategy toward a sharp increase in promotional efforts to abate Papa Johns' declining competitive position. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Papa Johns class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/papa-johns-international-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com
PZZA investors have opportunity to lead Papa John's International, Inc. Securities fraud lawsuit with SBS law. Business Wire 5-Sep-2026 11:17 AM Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP ("SBS"), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Papa John's International, Inc. ("Papa John's" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PZZA) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders who purchased shares of PZZA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery. CLASS PERIOD: August 7, 2025 to August 5, 2026 DEADLINE: November 2, 2026 CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. The transformation plan developed by Papa John's was not achieving results in the expected timeframe. The Company failed to prevent further erosion in market share. The Company was forced to sharply increase promotional efforts to preserve market share. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Papa John's, investors suffered damages. Market Chameleon also encourage you to contact Brian Schall or David Schwartz of Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach Market Chameleon through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].