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

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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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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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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
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,279,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3785 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Professionals & Academics > Business
- #8959 in Books > Business & Money > Biography & History
- #9301 in Books > Business & Money > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > Entrepreneurship

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J. Monroe

I like reading bios of entrepreneurs

July 23, 2017

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I like reading bios of entrepreneurs, and I found his story to be very interesting. It does a little too much promoting of Papa Johns, but his business journey from the 'broom closet' to growing Papa Johns into what it is today is inspirational. I recommended this book to my nephew to read who recently graduated college and is having some difficulty in finding his path.

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JAC

Informative but Repetitive

January 16, 2018

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The early chapters of the book contain lots of interesting and informative information about the founding of Papa John's. However, the author comes across like a salesman always trying to justify and sell himself and the company as the best. While this is an expected and even laudable trait it begins to feel repetitive and eventually becomes a bit annoying. The later chapters detailing management philosophy are easy to agree with but difficult to read about.

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Robert Lee

I've enjoyed the basis of the story about the business and ...

November 15, 2017

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I've enjoyed the basis of the story about the business and how it started. However, the manner in which the book is written is not well done. How many times do we really need to be reminded of his grandfather and father? I don't know? But it seems redundant at times and takes away from the overall point of the story. I do like his pizza, though.

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Andrew L. Ekleberry

Interesting read

September 1, 2018

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Well worth it to me. I think the recent controversy over this guy, is way over blown. Freedom of speech isn't a one way street. It's either freedom of speech for everyone, or stop cry about it.

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Lefty Lemonade

Worth Reading

August 28, 2018

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An interesting story about a small business becoming a big business. Interesting photos as well.

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Christopher G.

A self made man

December 26, 2017

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What inspired me to read this book was an article recently criticizing the author over a comment he made concerning the NFL taking a knee and how it was affecting his business.

I found this story to be very honest and useful to anyone who I trying to create a new business or really any endeavor that requires focus and hard work. It's a proof of not only where hard work will take you but also has valuable lessons about the importance of character and attitude in approach to making your dreams a reality.

John and I are almost the exact same age. If I were more brave as a younger man I could have seen myself creating a business such as he did. John, however, actually did do it , fearlessly, through his own will, intelligence and creative powers. Going into the book I thought the most challenging parts of the business would be the start-up and struggles to grow. However, the later parts about the challenges dealing with the monstrosity that Papa John's became was more telling of his true character and dedication to do what was right.

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J. Ferrecchia

Papa: The Story of Papa John's

April 5, 2017

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I like that the founder published a book about Papa John's, where Papa John's came from, and where it's going. I work at Papa John's and love the Pizza and people. This book was rewarding in knowing what goes into the business. There were a lot of good facts pointed out like "Go Left" and "Head Coach". Excellent book for the employee!

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Amazing story! I LOVE PAPA JOHNS

June 29, 2017

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Amazing story! I LOVE PAPA JOHNS!

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