Individual Assignment
Nicolas, Chris
IBM 320
Prof. Vercillo
January 20, 2016
Headed by Founder, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer John H.
Schnatter, the company celebrated its 30th year anniversary in 2014. With their
headquarters located in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Papa John’s Pizza remains the third
largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the world behind Pizza Hut and
Dominoes. To start his business, “Papa” John Schnatter sold his 1971 Camaro to purchase
used pizza equipment. He founded his franchise by selling pizzas to his father’s tavern
customers. After his pizzas proved to be popular, he later started building his empire.
Their slogan, “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza, Papa John’s” is remembered around the
world. It currently has over 4,600 locations (3,200 in U.S. and 1,400 spread among 34
other countries) encompassing over 21,700 employees.
The transparency between quality and price is almost diminished as customers are
constantly looking for pizzas that fit their price range while sacrificing quality. In order to
