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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Papa John's have rated the company culture D
Papa John's employees are 0% more likely to recommend Papa John's as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
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| 0% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Papa John's is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Papa John's employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Papa John's’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Lexington, KY. See below in detail how working at Papa John's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Papa John's is rated C
Last updated months ago
Papa John's ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 12 Papa John's employee reviews, 30% were positive. The remaining 70% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Papa John's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 30% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 70% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Store level managers have tons of heart and dedication.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My boss is very understanding and also very encouraging, and also fair.
What did you like most about the interview process?My boss was very nice and the interview was very straightforward and over quickly.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Raise the starting pay, evaluate employees for raises. give performance raises. dont "take away" bonuses
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel employees are completely undervalued. It is shown in how often workers come and go.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need better communication, between themselves and other employees.
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| Headquarter | Louisville, KY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.papajohns.com |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Company Status | Public |

10 employees at Papa John's have reviewed Papa John's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 10 Papa John's employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Papa John's are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Papa John's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Papa John's are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Papa John's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Papa John's believe the environment at Papa John's is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Papa John's is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Papa John's work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Papa John's are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Papa John's is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Papa John's employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Papa John's' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Papa John's employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lexington, KY. John Schnatter’s employees rank Papa John's in the Top 10% for Environment, in the Top 10% for Manager, and in the Top 15% for Work Culture.
The Papa John's Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO John Schnatter, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience Anne Fischer, and Operations Vice President Larry Grogg
John Schnatter CEO / President
John Schnatter serves as the CEO / President of Papa John's.
Anne Fischer Senior Vice President, Customer Experience
Anne Fischer serves as the Senior Vice President, Customer Experience of Papa John's International - Preferred Marketing... read more
Larry Grogg Operations Vice President
Larry Grogg serves as the Operations Vice President of Papa John's International - Preferred Marketing Solutions. Larry... read more
Bob Billman Operations Vice President
Bob Billman serves as the Operations Vice President of Papa John's International - Preferred Marketing Solutions. Bob... read more
How much do people at Papa John's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Papa John's is $131,404, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,634, or $63 per hour.
At Papa John's, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,910 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,103 annually. Average Papa John's salaries by department include: Product at $198,202, Business Development at $158,051, HR at $124,913, and IT at $105,713. Half of Papa John's salaries are above $131,634.
6 employees at Papa John's rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 6 employees at Papa John's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Papa John's employees include job titles like Product Manager, Director of Operations, and Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Papa John's employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $249k | $249k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Papa John's across various culture dimensions.
Papa John's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Papa John's' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Papa John's?
Papa John's CEO is John Schnatter, their score by employees is 66
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Papa John's?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 118k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Papa John's?
The average salaries for Operations in Papa John's is 61k
What are the benefits at Papa John's?
Papa John's perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
Who is Papa John's leadership?
Anne Fischer, Larry Grogg & Bob Billman are part of Papa John's leadership, John Schnatter is the CEO