UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549



FORM 8-K

Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Papa John’s International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 15, 2014, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the promotion of Steve Ritchie to Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Schnatter.  Also on May 15, 2014, the Company announced that Mr. Schnatter will also serve as the Company’s President.  The appointments are effective immediately.

Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company issued a press release on May 15, 2014. 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.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.