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Papa: The Story of Papa John's Pizza Hardcover – January 30, 2017

by John H Schnatter (Contributor)

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How does a pizza business go from a broom closet in the back of a rundown bar to a multinational chain with 5,000 stores and $3.7 billion per year in system-wide sales, and in only 30 years? The answer is simple: It puts its customers and its team members first. That's the story of Papa John's. That's the story of a "good business." And it could be the story of anyone who wants to run a company or benefit their community, so long as they're willing to apply the principles and practices that made Papa John's so wildly successful. 'Papa' is the story of the American Dream. It's the story of starting small and making it big. It's a story that can inspire anyone to follow their passion and chart their own path. Whether you're looking for the principles and practices that make a business successful, or you're just looking to read the story of someone who achieved more than they ever thought possible, this book is for you.

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About the Author

John H. "Papa John" Schnatter developed an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for making pizzas while growing up in Jeffersonville, Indiana. So after saving his father's struggling tavern at the age of 22, he knocked down a broom closet in the back of the bar. Then he installed a used oven and began delivering pizza pies made with his personal recipe around town. Just over 30 years later, Papa John's is an international restaurant powerhouse, with 5,000 stores worldwide and $3.7 billion in system-wide sales. More importantly, John Schnatter insists on always using better ingredients to make better pizzas-pizzas that millions of people worldwide know and love. This is his first book.

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Hardcover
Publisher: Koehler Books (January 30, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1633933865
ISBN-13: 978-1633933866
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1.3 x 10.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1443 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Professionals & Academics > Business
- #3332 in Books > Business & Money > Biography & History
- #3594 in Books > Business & Money > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > Entrepreneurship

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A good read

Bythompaaon January 31, 2017

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Great and inspiring story

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Go Left.

ByRuby Hedgeson March 2, 2017

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Loved the book. What an amazing man.

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A great book to read

BySimon Smithon March 12, 2017

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A great book to read. Wow what a story from a broom Closet to $3.7 billion per year in sales. All business owners or want to be business owners this is a must read.

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Five Stars

ByAmazon Customeron February 28, 2017

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Fantastic story

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An interesting look into the inner workings of how Papa ...

Bychristine emeryon January 30, 2017

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An interesting look into the inner workings of how Papa John's pizza got started, how they overcame failures, and how they got where they are today.

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This is a truly captivating read about a teenager with ...

ByNadeem Bajwaon February 13, 2017

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This is a truly captivating read about a teenager with very humble beginnings pursuing his dream and establishing a global brand in the highly competitive pizza business. He speaks the story of his life and of Papa John's Pizza truly from his heart and reflects on his struggles to achieve success. A must read for anyone looking to reignite the American entrepreneurial spirit.

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What an amazing story that will inspire anyone to go out and ...

ByAmazon Customeron February 1, 2017

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The American Dream summarized in seven authentic chapters! What an amazing story that will inspire anyone to go out and start impacting change in other people's lives. Awesome book!

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Better Ingredients includes those who make Papa John's happen

ByAmazon Customeron February 3, 2017

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The "Papa" book should be required reading for anyone wanting a career in business and for every business owner. His Head Coach model for treating employees values collaboration and treating employees as teammates instead of nameless workers. Better Ingredients includes those who make Papa John's happen.

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It was awesome to see exactly how John started the whole empire

In a society surrounded by millennials, this book is truely inspiring. It shows you how putting in the hard work and effort despite all the odds is worth it all in the end.Read more

Published 28 days ago by Melody

Great book about the history of Papa John's

Great book about the history of Papa John's. Solid examples of overcoming adversity and how to create an organization that feels like family.

Published 29 days ago by Scott A Durigg

Five Stars

This book is inspiring!

Published 1 month ago by Sarah

This is why America is great! A young man with passion a dream and ...

This is why America is great! A young man with passion a dream and integrity builds a Billion Dollar business creating thousands of jobs and wealth for thousands of families.

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this company is just amazing! Great read

Wow, this company is just amazing! Great read.

Published 1 month ago by Neha

A Must-Read for Businesspeople

A very well written memoir about a story that encompasses the American dream. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who has entrepreneurial aspirations.Read more

Published 1 month ago by Nick Sortor

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A true American dream story about hard work, sacrifice, and family.

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A great man that tries to impact lives in a positive ...

Solid read about a man that started from the bottom now he's here. A great man that tries to impact lives in a positive manner, which should be the only way.

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Incredibly driven individual... interesting read.

Intriguing read; entrepreneurial success story about overcoming obstacles, surrounding yourself with people you admire, and developing a global corporate culture.

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