UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2013


PAPA JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 261-7272

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 12, 2013, Papa John's International, Inc. ("Papa John's") repurchased 500,000 shares of its common stock from its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Schnatter, at the closing price of the common stock on the date of purchase. The transaction was approved by Papa John's Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and was effected as part of the company’s share repurchase program. Following the transaction (in which Mr. Schnatter sought to diversify under 10% of his Papa John's holdings), Mr. Schnatter remains the beneficial owner of over 5.6 million shares of Papa John's common stock, or approximately 26% of the outstanding common stock. Following the transaction, approximately $26.2 million remained available under the Papa John's Board approved share repurchase program.

SIGNATURE

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.