Meet Papa John
Schnatter,
Founder
of Papa John's Pizza.

Papa's Story

“I found something I loved to do when I was 15 – making pizzas.”

 

John Schnatter is a father and grandfather, the founder of Papa John’s International, a major philanthropist who cares deeply about investing in tomorrow’s leaders, and one of America’s most iconic entrepreneurs.

 

John’s numerous business achievements and philanthropic efforts have earned him the 1998 National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and an induction into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2011, John was also inducted into Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga Business School’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.

 

Today, John continues to invest in Anchorage, Kentucky, the greater Louisville area, and the South Florida area.

The Book

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"Papa: The Story of Papa John's Pizza"

How does a pizza business go from a broom closet in the back of a rundown bar to a multinational chain with 5,000 stores and $3.7 billion per year in system-wide sales–and in only 30 years? The answer is simple: It puts its customers and its team members first. That’s the story of Papa John’s. That’s the story of a “good business.” And it could be the story of anyone who wants to run a company or benefit their community, so long as they’re willing to apply the principles and practices that made Papa John’s so wildly successful.

 

‘Papa’ is the story of the American Dream. It’s the story of starting small and making it big. It’s a story that can inspire anyone to follow their passion and chart their own path. Whether you’re looking for the principles and practices that make a business successful, or you’re just looking to read the story of someone who achieved more than they ever thought possible, this book is for you.

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