On March 11, 2009, Papa John's International, Inc. (the "Company") announced the promotion of William Mitchell to President, USA. Mr. Mitchell succeeds William M. Van Epps, who resigned as President, USA effective March 10, 2009 to pursue other interests. As President, USA, Mr. Mitchell will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for leading the Company's U.S. corporate and franchise restaurant operations, real estate and new business development.

Mr. Mitchell has served as Papa John's Senior Vice President of Domestic Operations since February 2007. From 2006 to 2007, he served as Papa John's Division Vice President for the Midwest, the company's largest division. From 2000 to 2006, he served as Papa John's Operations Vice President for the central United States.

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has approved an annualized base salary for Mr. Mitchell of $400,000. He will also participate in the Company's short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs offered to the Company's senior executive officers.

The Company issued a press release on March 11, 2009. 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 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.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number                            Description of Exhibit
99.1      Press Release issued by Papa John's International, Inc., dated
          March 11, 2009.