Our Opinion

The Papa John’s International is on the Cruelty Free Investing list for exploiting animals because the company sells food items made from meat, egg, and dairy products.

Supporting Evidence:

The company stated in the following press release that they sell food items made from meat and dairy products.

“The weather may be cooling down, but Papa John’s is just heating up with its latest and greatest creation, the Ultimate Meats Pizza.” Read the following article

PETA criticize Papa John’s International for their ways to deal with animals. They said, “Workers on dairy farms burn searing-hot irons into calves’ heads to destroy horn tissue or use sharp instruments or other tools to saw off, gouge out, or cut off the horn and sometimes the surrounding tissue.” Read the following article

Company Description

Papa John’s International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants and, in certain international markets, dine-in and restaurant-based delivery restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Commisionaries, North America Franchising and International Operations. The company was founded by John H. Schnatter in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. [Source: MarketWatch]

Company Website: www.papajohns.com