In 1985, the very first Papa John’s was opened. The business model was very simple, and it revolved around the delivery or carry-out of high quality pizzas. After much success, Schnatter was “able to put his idea of building a better pizza chain – one that's focused on quality – into action”(Papa John’s, 2017). In 1986, Papa John’s officially became a franchisor, and by 1991, the 100th location had opened up. As of today, the company has about 3,000 locations operating in the United States and 30 other countries. Schnatter has took Papa John’s all the way to being the third largest pizza chain in the United
In 1985, the very first Papa John’s was opened. The business model was very simple, and it revolved around the delivery or carry-out of high quality pizzas. After much success, Schnatter was “able to put his idea of building a better pizza chain – one that's focused on quality – into action”(Papa John’s, 2017). In 1986, Papa John’s officially became a franchisor, and by 1991, the 100th location had opened up. As of today, the company has about 3,000 locations operating in the United States and 30 other countries. Schnatter has took Papa John’s all the way to being the third largest pizza chain in the United