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 September 3, 2015, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of Robert C. Kraut as Chief Marketing Officer of the Company.  

Robert Thompson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, will assume leadership of the Company’s marketing function, reporting to President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Ritchie, and working with Founder, Chairman, CEO and brand spokesperson, John H. Schnatter.  Mr. Thompson has been with the Company since 1999, serving in various marketing roles, most recently as Vice President, Brand Planning and Analysis.  

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.