Papa John’s International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the trademark Papa John’s in the United States and internationally. It also operates and franchises dine-in and restaurant-based delivery restaurants in certain international markets. As of December 31, 2006, the company operated 3,015 Papa John’s restaurants, including 588 company-owned and 2,427 franchised restaurants in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; and in 26 countries. Papa John’s International was founded in 1985 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.