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This page provides access to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings for Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA), a global quick-service restaurant pizza company and the world’s third-largest pizza delivery brand. As a Nasdaq-listed issuer, Papa Johns files current reports, annual and quarterly reports, and other documents that describe its restaurant system, financial results, risk factors, and governance matters.
Among the most closely watched documents are the company’s quarterly reports (Form 10-Q) and annual reports (Form 10-K), which present details on total revenues, net income, adjusted EBITDA, system-wide restaurant sales, comparable sales by segment, restaurant openings and closures, free cash flow, and management’s discussion of business performance. These filings also explain how domestic company-owned restaurants, North America franchised restaurants, and international restaurants contribute to overall results.
Papa Johns also files current reports on Form 8-K to disclose material events. Recent 8-Ks have covered quarterly financial results, refranchising transactions involving restaurant transfers to franchise partners, executive promotions and departures, and related compensation or severance arrangements. Dividend declarations by the board of directors are likewise announced through public releases and may be referenced in these filings.
Through this page, users can review Papa Johns’ SEC filings as they are made available from EDGAR, with AI-powered tools to summarize key points, highlight trends in metrics such as system-wide sales and comparable sales, and clarify the implications of items like cost-structure reviews or technology investments. Filings related to insider activity (Form 4), proxy statements on executive compensation, and other governance documents can also be examined to build a fuller picture of how Papa Johns is managed and how its PZZA stock is overseen.
Earnest Partners, LLC has reported a significant ownership stake in Papa Johns International Inc. The investment adviser beneficially owns 1,947,248 shares of Papa Johns common stock, representing 5.9% of the outstanding class as of the reporting date.
Earnest Partners has sole voting power over 1,435,474 shares and shared voting power over 370,329 shares. It holds sole dispositive power over all 1,947,248 shares and no shared dispositive power. The firm states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of Papa Johns, and that no single client has an interest in more than five percent of the class.
Papa John’s International, Inc. disclosed the timing of its next stockholder meeting. The company set its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for April 30, 2026. This is a routine corporate governance update informing investors and stockholders of the formal date for the annual meeting.
DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., a Florida-based investment adviser, filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,657,994 shares of Papa John's International, Inc. common stock, representing 5.06% of the class as of the event on 01/13/2026.
The firm reports sole power to vote 1,448,337 shares and sole power to dispose of 1,657,994 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. It certifies that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Papa John's.
Papa John’s International, Inc. (PZZA) filed a current report to share a press release under Regulation FD. The company announced it has refranchised the restaurants previously owned and operated by Colonel’s Limited, LLC, which is a joint venture between Papa John’s and Steeplechase Express, Inc. This means those company‑joint‑venture restaurants are now being operated by franchisees instead of the joint venture itself. The press release with more detail is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not incorporated into the company’s registration statements or other Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced.
Papa John’s International (PZZA) announced leadership changes in its senior team. Ravi Thanawala, previously Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, International, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and President, North America, effective November 18, 2025. He will remain the company’s principal financial officer while also overseeing North American restaurant operations and development strategies.
In connection with his promotion, Mr. Thanawala’s annual base salary increases to $700,000 from $675,000, and his annual cash incentive target rises to 100% of base salary from 75%. The company also reported that Joe Sieve departed his role as Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer effective November 17, 2025, with eligibility for severance benefits under existing company plans, subject to a release of claims and ongoing confidentiality and non-competition obligations.
Papa Johns International (PZZA) filed a Form 4 disclosing an insider equity transaction. On
Papa John’s International (PZZA) reported Q3 2025 results. Total revenue was $508.2 million, essentially flat year over year. Operating income fell to $16.2 million from $65.2 million, and diluted EPS declined to $0.13 from $1.27 as General & Administrative expenses rose to $56.5 million from $12.9 million.
The company cited technology updates that triggered $6.1 million of accelerated depreciation as it rolled out new Android/iOS apps and a refreshed web experience. Net income attributable to the company was $4.7 million. Advertising fund revenue and expense remained aligned at roughly $41.7 million each for the quarter.
For the nine months, net cash provided by operating activities improved to $106.2 million from $55.9 million, aided by working capital movements. The balance sheet shows assets held for sale of $30.9 million and long‑term debt, net, of $727.1 million. In March, the company put in place a $200.0 million term loan and a $600.0 million revolving facility, with $463.3 million of revolving availability as of September 28, 2025. The board paid $1.38 per share in dividends year to date and declared a $0.46 dividend for the fourth quarter.
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The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1, and the cover page interactive data is provided as Exhibit 104. The filing was signed by Ravi Thanawala, Chief Financial Officer & EVP, International, on November 6, 2025.
Papa John's International insider John Kevin Vasconi, the company's Chief Digital & Tech Officer, reported a sale of 1,872 shares of common stock on 09/09/2025 at a reported price of $48.76 per share. After the sale he beneficially owns 25,296 shares. The filing was submitted as a Form 4, indicating this was a routine disclosure of an insider transaction; the Form shows the sale was coded F (a sale of securities by the reporting person). The document is signed by Debra Tate Johnson by power of attorney on 09/10/2025.
Papa John's International insider Ravi Thanawala, who serves as Chief Financial Officer and EVP, International, reported a sale of 128 shares of PZZA common stock on 09/09/2025 at a reported price of $48.76 per share. After the transaction he is recorded as beneficially owning 52,561 shares directly. The Form 4 was signed by Debra Tate Johnson by power of attorney on 09/10/2025.
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