# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000901491
**File Stem:** 0001628280-25-052775
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
**Character Count:** 12611
**Document Hash:** e99fbd87bbb2608a03213e6ba84bbca1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001628280-25-052775.hdr.sgml**: 20251118

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001628280-25-052775

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251117

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251118

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251118

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000901491
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 611203323
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1228

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-21660
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251492835

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2002 PAPA JOHNS BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40299-2334
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5022617272

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** P O BOX 99900
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40269-9990

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, D.C. 20549

**FORM 8-K**

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

November 17, 2025

Commission File Number: 0-21660

**PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

**Delaware&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;61-1203323**

(State or other jurisdiction of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(I.R.S. Employer Identification

incorporation or organization)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Number)

**2002 Papa Johns Boulevard**

**Louisville, Kentucky 40299-2367**

(Address of principal executive offices)

**(502) 261-7272**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company [ ]

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class:** | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of each exchange on which registered:** |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value | PZZA | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: **None**

**Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

*Promotion of Ravi Thanawala*

On November 18, 2025, Papa John's International, Inc. (the "Company") announced the promotion of Ravi Thanawala, formerly Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, International, to Chief Financial Officer and President, North America, effective on the same date. Mr. Thanawala will continue to serve as the Company's principal financial officer and will assume additional responsibilities for managing the Company's North American restaurant operations and development strategies.

In connection with his promotion, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has approved an increase in Mr. Thanawala's compensation consisting of an increased annual base salary of $700,000 (from $675,000) and an increase in his annual cash incentive target opportunity to 100% of base salary (from 75% of base salary). Further information regarding the Company's executive compensation program is available in the Company's most recent definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2025.

*Departure of Joe Sieve*

In addition, on November 18, 2025, the Company announced that Joe Sieve departed from his position as the Company's Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer, effective November 17, 2025.

Subject to Mr. Sieve's execution of a general release of claims in favor of the Company and his continued compliance with, among other things, applicable confidentiality and non-competition requirements, his departure from the Company will qualify him for severance benefits consistent with a termination without cause under the Company's Severance Pay Plan, as amended, and the Company's 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended, and the applicable equity award agreements issued thereunder.

**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

The Company issued a press release on November 18, 2025, announcing Mr. Thanawala's promotion. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in the press release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. Accordingly, the information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, will not be

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incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits

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| <br>**Exhibit<br>Number** | **Description of Exhibit** |
| <u>[99.1](pzza-111825xpressrelease.htm)</u> | P<u>[apa John's International, Inc. press release dated November 18, 2025.](pzza-111825xpressrelease.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| | **PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.** |
| | (Registrant) |
| Date:November 18, 2025 | /s/ Caroline Miller Oyler |
| | Caroline Miller Oyler |
| | Chief Administrative Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![imagea.jpg](imagea.jpg)

**Papa Johns Promotes Ravi Thanawala to**

**Chief Financial Officer and President, North America** 

**LOUISVILLE, Ky. – November 18, 2025 –** Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) ("Papa Johns") (the "Company") today announced that Ravi Thanawala, most recently Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, International, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and President, North America, in which role he will lead the Company's North American business, including restaurant operations and development strategies along with his CFO responsibilities. In connection with his appointment, the Company's International business will be led by Chris Lyn-Sue, who has been promoted from Senior Vice President, Head of International Markets to Senior Vice President, General Manager of International. Thanawala and Lyn-Sue will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor. These changes are effective immediately.

Thanawala joined Papa Johns as CFO in 2023 and was promoted to CFO and EVP, International in 2024. He served as the Company's Interim CEO from March 2024 to August 2024. As a result of the improvement initiatives that have been implemented in the Company's International business under Thanawala's stewardship, Papa Johns recently reported its fourth consecutive quarter of positive International comparable sales, with sequential improvement each quarter.

"Ravi is a proven leader whose disciplined focus on operating execution, compelling product innovation, and cost management has generated meaningful growth across Papa Johns' International business," said Penegor. "Given his track record with Papa Johns international business and his success with consumer brand turnarounds, we are confident that Ravi is the right person to guide our North America business through current headwinds and help accelerate our transformation to deliver greater value for shareholders, customers and franchisees."

In connection with the management changes announced today, Joe Sieve, Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer, is departing the Company.

Penegor continued, "On behalf of the Board and management team, I'd like to thank Joe for his dedication and service to Papa Johns. We wish him all the best in his next chapter."

**About Ravi Thanawala**

Thanawala was appointed Chief Financial Officer and EVP, International in September 2024 after serving as the Company's Chief Financial Officer since July 2023. He served as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer from March 2024 to August 2024.

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Thanawala joined Papa Johns from Nike, Inc., where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Nike North America, Nike Inc.'s largest division, generating approximately $20 billion in revenue on an annual basis.

During his seven years at Nike, Inc., Thanawala also served as the Global VP and CFO of the Converse brand, which included working within a franchise model that comprised most of the brand's international business. In this role, he guided Nike's global omnichannel direct-to-consumer strategy, successfully turning around the $3.5 billion dollar Converse brand. In addition, he was the Global VP of Retail Excellence, overseeing the brand's performance across its business channels of franchises, licenses, direct to consumer and wholesale.

Prior to Nike, Inc., Thanawala spent eight years at ANN INC. with progressively increasing responsibilities in finance and operations. He served in the finance leadership role for LOFT; led ANN INC's Asia operations, global logistics and international trade based in Hong Kong; and eventually became CFO of the ANN INC. business, a subsidiary of Ascena Retail Group, Inc.

**About Papa Johns**

Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) 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 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.

**Forward-Looking Statements** 

Certain matters discussed in this press release which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Part I. Item 1A. - Risk Factors" of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.

**Contact**

Papa Johns Investor Relations

investor_relations@papajohns.com

Papa Johns Press Contact

press@papajohns.com

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