ATLANTA – Papa Johns, one of the world’s most recognized pizza restaurant concepts, has ranked on the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400 list, breaking into the top 25 with a secured spot at #22. 

With thousands of locations across the United States and more globally, Papa Johns jumped up seven spots in the Top 400 listing since last year’s ranking. Plus, in Q2 of 2023, Papa Johns global system wide restaurant sales reached $1.22 billion, a 2% increase from the prior year second quarter. 

“We are thrilled about Papa Johns ranking on the prestigious Franchise Times Top 400 list once again,” said Patrick Coelho, Senior Vice President of Development for the brand. “We are committed to growth in our home market, and we expect to keep progressing in this ranking in the years to come. This recognition is a result of the amazing work executed by our corporate teams and franchisees.”

Franchise Times Top 400 annual ranking represents the largest U.S.- based franchise systems by global systemwide sales to better encompass the biggest brands in franchising, along with promising young concepts in growth mode. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available.

The Papa Johns franchise investment is a unique opportunity to join an established international brand that is continuing to grow worldwide. With 5,700+ locations across 50 countries, Papa Johns is one of the most recognized brands in the world and fuels its expansion through high-quality products and constant innovation led by a best-in-class leadership team. Papa Johns is awarding franchise investment opportunities for multi-unit development deals with exceptionally capable individuals who have a proven track record in restaurant operations or the retail, logistics or food sectors.  

For more information about available franchise opportunities, visit www.papajohns.com/franchise.

About Papa Johns
Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (“Papa Johns”) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.® 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 more than 5,700 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the Company or to order pizza online, visit www.PapaJohns.ca or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.

About the Franchise Times Top 400. 
The Franchise Times Top 400 is the only ranking by systemwide sales and units of the largest 400 U.S.-based franchise brands. Published in the October issue and available in a searchable database online, the Franchise Times Top 400 also analyzes industry sectors based on percentage change in sales growth, reports the 10 fastest-growing franchises by four different measures, and includes exclusive news stories about the biggest names in franchising. The rankings and full report, and the searchable online database, are available at www.franchisetimes.com/top-400-2023/. 

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