[July 29, 2011]

Papa John's Helps Launch "Tools for Teachers" 2011 Collection Drive This Back to School Season

With a goal of collecting 20,000 items in the 12-day "Tools for Teachers" school supplies drive, all Las Vegas Valley Papa John's locations will serve as drop-off and collection centers.

Residents are encouraged to drop-off much needed school supplies to benefit children and teachers. On average, teachers spend approximately $1,600 per year of their own money to help supply their classroom. With the tough economy and budget cuts, supplies are needed now more than ever.

"Please visit http://www.papajohns.com for the closest Papa John's location and drop-off school supplies today," said Jim Polito, Director of Operations, Papa John's Las Vegas. "Students and teachers need the proper tools to succeed and we're committed to collecting 20,000 items. Any and all schol supplies will be accepted. Join the drive today by dropping off school items to receive free 'instant win' gifts and menu items."

Papa John's joins 8 News NOW, the Public Education Foundation's Teacher Exchange^TM program, Smith's grocery and radio Ninety-Seven One The Point (97.1) in this year's collection drive just in time for back to school season.

"With locations throughout the valley Papa John's is an easy-to-reach program partner committed to serving the community and ensuring program success," said Michelle Layton, Community Promotions Director, 8 News NOW KLAS-TV. "Collection bins are inside each Papa John's restaurant lobby ready to accept backpacks, pocket folders, colored pencils and any other school supplies."

Las Vegas Valley residents are encouraged to drop-off much needed school supplies August 1-12 at any neighborhood Papa John's location. Please visit http://www.papajohns.com to locate your nearest Papa John's.

About Papa John's

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is the world's third largest pizza company. For 10 of the past 12 years, consumers have rated Papa John's No. 1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John's is the Official Pizza Sponsor of the National Football League and Super Bowl XLV, XLVI and XLVII. For more information about the company visit Papa John's at www.papajohns.com.

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