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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.
Papa John's International director Laurette T. Koellner reported stock-related acquisitions tied to dividends rather than open-market buying. She acquired 230 shares of common stock at $31.59 per share as dividend equivalent rights on annual restricted stock unit awards, and 58.3676 shares at $31.59 per share from dividends on shares held in a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan.
After these grant and award acquisitions, her directly held common stock increased to 26,148.7022 shares. She also reports 174 shares of common stock held indirectly by her spouse, which reflects an ownership position rather than a new transaction.
Papa John's International director Stephen L. Gibbs reported an equity award. On February 20, 2026, he acquired 103 shares of common stock at a reported value of $31.59 per share through a grant, award, or other acquisition.
According to the footnote, this reflects the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights tied to Gibbs's annual restricted stock unit awards. After this transaction, he directly owned 7,247 common shares, indicating a modest increase in his equity stake through compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
Papa John's International director John W. Garratt reported an acquisition of 103 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026 through a grant classified as a dividend-equivalent right on annual restricted stock unit awards. After this award at $31.59 per share, he directly holds 7,247 shares.
Papa John's International director Christopher L. Coleman reported an equity award rather than an open-market trade. On this Form 4, he acquired 304 shares of common stock at a reference price of $31.59 per share, described as dividend equivalent rights on annual restricted stock unit awards. Following this award, Coleman directly holds 41,767 shares of Papa John's common stock.
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 11/06/2025, a company officer (Chief Restaurant & Development) reported a Code F transaction, which reflects shares withheld to cover taxes upon an award event. The filing shows 31 shares of common stock disposed at $42.82 per share. Following the transaction, the officer directly beneficially owns 16,651.3 shares.