Papa John's International, Inc.
Industry Group: Consumer Services
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:PZZA
Papa John's is one of the largest players in the global QSR, or quick-service restaurant, pizza market, boasting more than 6,000 restaurants across nearly 50 countries at the end of 2024. The firm operates a predominantly franchised system, owning 9% of its restaurants and generating revenue from franchise royalties, sales of pizza and related products at its company-owned stores, and sales from its commissary supply chain. The firm is the fourth-largest limited-service pizza chain globally and third in the US (Euromonitor International), with a sizable presence in the UK, China, South Korea, and Chile.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Consumer Services 400 out of 447
Universe
Global Universe 11889 out of 14630
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Industry Comparison
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29
Medium
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280 out of 447 |
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30.9
High
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319 out of 447 |
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31.6
High
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32.2
High
|
349 out of 447 |
Papa John's International, Inc. |
34.6
High
|
400 out of 447 |
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Papa John's International, Inc.'s Exposure is Medium
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Papa John's International, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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