{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"170637","rtpr_id":"nPn72FDhTa-20261015","ticker":"PZZA","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["PZZA"],"title":"SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 2, 2026 in Papa John's International, Inc. Lawsuit - PZZA","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-15T14:15:05.087Z","article_body":"SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 2, 2026 in Papa John's International, Inc. Lawsuit - PZZA\nPR Newswire\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026\n\nPapa John's shareholders who bought PZZA between August 7, 2025 and August 5,\n2026 retain specific rights under the federal securities laws after the stock\nlost $5.11 per share in a single session.\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt notifies investors in Papa\nJohn's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) that a class action has been filed\non behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between August 7, 2025 and\nAugust 5, 2026. Submit your information\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4797870-11&h=3428702664&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsuewallst.com%2Flawsuits%2Fpapa-johns-international-inc-class-action-lawsuit-pzza%3Fprid%3D205276%26wire%3D4&a=Submit+your+information)\n. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@SueWallSt.com\n(mailto:jlevi@SueWallSt.com)  or (888) SueWallSt.\n\nPZZA closed at $29.75 on August 5, 2026 and at $24.64 on August 6, 2026, a\none-day decline of $5.11 per share, or about 17.18%. That session followed the\nCompany's report of an 8.3% decrease in North American comparable sales, the\nsuspension of its dividend, and a reduction of its 2026 North American outlook\nfrom a 3% decline at the midpoint to a 7% midpoint decline. Lead plaintiff\napplications must be submitted by November 2, 2026.\n\nThe Rights Class Period Purchasers Hold Under the Exchange Act\n\nThe action alleges violations of Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the\nSecurities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5, and is pending in the United\nStates District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville\nDivision. Plaintiffs contend that statements describing Papa John's strategic\ntransformation as working, and as positioning the Company to gain market\nshare, were materially false or misleading when made.\n\nPurchasers who bought during the Class Period at allegedly inflated prices are\nmembers of the proposed class by operation of law. Membership does not depend\non hiring a firm, retaining counsel, or filing anything with the court.\n\nInvestor Rights in the PZZA Action\n\n * The right to remain an absent class member and share in any recovery without\ntaking action before the deadline.\n * The right to apply for appointment as lead plaintiff and direct the\nprosecution of the case on behalf of all purchasers.\n * The right to select counsel of your own choosing rather than accepting a firm\nassigned by default.\n * The right to a no-cost, no-obligation review of your PZZA trading history and\npotential eligibility.\n * The right to pursue claims on shares already sold, so long as the purchases\noccurred during the Class Period.\n * The right to seek exclusion from any class the court later certifies and\npursue individual claims separately.\nWhat Shareholders Are Not Required to Do\n\nClass members generally do not appear in court, sit for depositions, or\nadvance fees out of pocket. If a recovery is obtained, eligible purchasers\ntypically submit a claim form, and any attorneys' fees and expenses remain\nsubject to court approval.\n\n\"Shareholders often assume they must act immediately or forfeit everything,\nand that is not how these cases work,\" said Joseph E. Levi, Esq. \"Here,\npurchasers who bought while the Company projected a 3% North American\ncomparable sales decline, and who held through the reset to a 6-8% decline,\nretain rights worth understanding before they decide whether to seek a\nleadership role.\"\n\nAct now. Click here to learn more\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4797870-11&h=3874962215&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsuewallst.com%2Flawsuits%2Fpapa-johns-international-inc-class-action-lawsuit-pzza%3Fprid%3D205276%26wire%3D4&a=Act+now.+Click+here+to+learn+more)\nor call (888) SueWallSt.\n\nWHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi &\nKorsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities\nlitigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved\nshareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm\nhas extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities\nlitigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven\nyears in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action\nServices' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the\nUnited States.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the PZZA Lawsuit\n\nQ: Who is eligible to join the PZZA investor lawsuit? A: Investors who\npurchased PZZA stock or securities between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026\nand suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on\npurchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.\n\nQ: What is the PZZA lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline to apply for\nlead plaintiff appointment is November 2, 2026. This deadline applies only to\ninvestors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff. Class members who do not apply\nmay still participate in any recovery without taking action before this date.\n\nQ: What court was the PZZA class action filed in? A: The case was filed in\nthe United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky,\nLouisville Division, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act\nof 1995.\n\nQ: What do PZZA investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather\nbrokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid.\nSubmit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your\npotential recovery\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4797870-11&h=814427321&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsuewallst.com%2Flawsuits%2Fpapa-johns-international-inc-class-action-lawsuit-pzza%3Fprid%3D205276%26wire%3D4&a=Submit+your+information+for+a+no-cost%2C+no-obligation+evaluation+of+your+potential+recovery)\n. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class\nmember.\n\nQ: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is\nthe investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead\nplaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being\nappointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of\nhow the case is run.\n\nQ: What if I already sold my PZZA shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes.\nEligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the\nshares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may\nstill be eligible to participate.\n\nQ: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming\nmajority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there\nis a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim\nform to seek their portion.\n\nQ: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only\nto investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it may\nstill be able to participate in any potential settlement or recovery.\n\nCONTACT:\\\nLevi & Korsinsky, LLP\\\nJoseph E. Levi, Esq.\\\n33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor\\\nNew York, NY 10004\\\njlevi@SueWallSt.com (mailto:jlevi@SueWallSt.com) \\\nTel: (888) SueWallSt\\\nFax: (212) 363-7171\n\nAttorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suewallst-reminds-shareholders-of-a-lead-plaintiff-deadline-of-november-2-2026-in-papa-johns-international-inc-lawsuit---pzza-302909623.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suewallst-reminds-shareholders-of-a-lead-plaintiff-deadline-of-november-2-2026-in-papa-johns-international-inc-lawsuit---pzza-302909623.html)\n\nSOURCE SueWallSt.com\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1812443/suewallst-logo-1-Logo.jpg?id=OA3019082\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn72FDhTa-20261015","title":"SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 2, 2026 in Papa John's International, Inc. Lawsuit - PZZA","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"PZZA","created":"2026-10-15T14:15:05.087Z","tickers":["PZZA"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 2, 2026 in Papa John's International, Inc. Lawsuit - PZZA\nPR Newswire\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026\n\nPapa John's shareholders who bought PZZA between August 7, 2025 and August 5,\n2026 retain specific rights under the federal securities laws after the stock\nlost $5.11 per share in a single session.\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt notifies investors in Papa\nJohn's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) that a class action has been filed\non behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between August 7, 2025 and\nAugust 5, 2026. Submit your information\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4797870-11&h=3428702664&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsuewallst.com%2Flawsuits%2Fpapa-johns-international-inc-class-action-lawsuit-pzza%3Fprid%3D205276%26wire%3D4&a=Submit+your+information)\n. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@SueWallSt.com\n(mailto:jlevi@SueWallSt.com)  or (888) SueWallSt.\n\nPZZA closed at $29.75 on August 5, 2026 and at $24.64 on August 6, 2026, a\none-day decline of $5.11 per share, or about 17.18%. That session followed the\nCompany's report of an 8.3% decrease in North American comparable sales, the\nsuspension of its dividend, and a reduction of its 2026 North American outlook\nfrom a 3% decline at the midpoint to a 7% midpoint decline. Lead plaintiff\napplications must be submitted by November 2, 2026.\n\nThe Rights Class Period Purchasers Hold Under the Exchange Act\n\nThe action alleges violations of Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the\nSecurities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5, and is pending in the United\nStates District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville\nDivision. Plaintiffs contend that statements describing Papa John's strategic\ntransformation as working, and as positioning the Company to gain market\nshare, were materially false or misleading when made.\n\nPurchasers who bought during the Class Period at allegedly inflated prices are\nmembers of the proposed class by operation of law. Membership does not depend\non hiring a firm, retaining counsel, or filing anything with the court.\n\nInvestor Rights in the PZZA Action\n\n * The right to remain an absent class member and share in any recovery without\ntaking action before the deadline.\n * The right to apply for appointment as lead plaintiff and direct the\nprosecution of the case on behalf of all purchasers.\n * The right to select counsel of your own choosing rather than accepting a firm\nassigned by default.\n * The right to a no-cost, no-obligation review of your PZZA trading history and\npotential eligibility.\n * The right to pursue claims on shares already sold, so long as the purchases\noccurred during the Class Period.\n * The right to seek exclusion from any class the court later certifies and\npursue individual claims separately.\nWhat Shareholders Are Not Required to Do\n\nClass members generally do not appear in court, sit for depositions, or\nadvance fees out of pocket. If a recovery is obtained, eligible purchasers\ntypically submit a claim form, and any attorneys' fees and expenses remain\nsubject to court approval.\n\n\"Shareholders often assume they must act immediately or forfeit everything,\nand that is not how these cases work,\" said Joseph E. Levi, Esq. \"Here,\npurchasers who bought while the Company projected a 3% North American\ncomparable sales decline, and who held through the reset to a 6-8% decline,\nretain rights worth understanding before they decide whether to seek a\nleadership role.\"\n\nAct now. Click here to learn more\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4797870-11&h=3874962215&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsuewallst.com%2Flawsuits%2Fpapa-johns-international-inc-class-action-lawsuit-pzza%3Fprid%3D205276%26wire%3D4&a=Act+now.+Click+here+to+learn+more)\nor call (888) SueWallSt.\n\nWHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi &\nKorsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities\nlitigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved\nshareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm\nhas extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities\nlitigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven\nyears in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action\nServices' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the\nUnited States.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the PZZA Lawsuit\n\nQ: Who is eligible to join the PZZA investor lawsuit? A: Investors who\npurchased PZZA stock or securities between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026\nand suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on\npurchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.\n\nQ: What is the PZZA lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline to apply for\nlead plaintiff appointment is November 2, 2026. This deadline applies only to\ninvestors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff. Class members who do not apply\nmay still participate in any recovery without taking action before this date.\n\nQ: What court was the PZZA class action filed in? A: The case was filed in\nthe United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky,\nLouisville Division, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act\nof 1995.\n\nQ: What do PZZA investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather\nbrokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid.\nSubmit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your\npotential recovery\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4797870-11&h=814427321&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsuewallst.com%2Flawsuits%2Fpapa-johns-international-inc-class-action-lawsuit-pzza%3Fprid%3D205276%26wire%3D4&a=Submit+your+information+for+a+no-cost%2C+no-obligation+evaluation+of+your+potential+recovery)\n. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class\nmember.\n\nQ: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is\nthe investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead\nplaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being\nappointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of\nhow the case is run.\n\nQ: What if I already sold my PZZA shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes.\nEligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the\nshares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may\nstill be eligible to participate.\n\nQ: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming\nmajority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there\nis a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim\nform to seek their portion.\n\nQ: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only\nto investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it may\nstill be able to participate in any potential settlement or recovery.\n\nCONTACT:\\\nLevi & Korsinsky, LLP\\\nJoseph E. Levi, Esq.\\\n33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor\\\nNew York, NY 10004\\\njlevi@SueWallSt.com (mailto:jlevi@SueWallSt.com) \\\nTel: (888) SueWallSt\\\nFax: (212) 363-7171\n\nAttorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suewallst-reminds-shareholders-of-a-lead-plaintiff-deadline-of-november-2-2026-in-papa-johns-international-inc-lawsuit---pzza-302909623.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suewallst-reminds-shareholders-of-a-lead-plaintiff-deadline-of-november-2-2026-in-papa-johns-international-inc-lawsuit---pzza-302909623.html)\n\nSOURCE SueWallSt.com\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1812443/suewallst-logo-1-Logo.jpg?id=OA3019082\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved."},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-15T14:15:05.128594763Z","server_sent_at_ms":1792073705128},"received_at":"2026-10-15T14:15:05.179Z","source_url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suewallst-reminds-shareholders-of-a-lead-plaintiff-deadline-of-november-2-2026-in-papa-johns-international-inc-lawsuit---pzza-302909623.html"},"analysis":{"id":"158817","press_release_id":"170637","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure","sector":"Consumer Discretionary"},"redFlags":["pending securities class action against PZZA (Section 10(b)/20(a))","underlying event: 17.18% one-day stock drop on comp-sales miss, dividend suspension, and guidance cut"],"eventType":"legal_litigation","narrative":"SueWallSt, powered by Levi & Korsinsky, issued a reminder that the lead plaintiff deadline in a PZZA securities class action is November 2, 2026.\n\nThe suit covers purchasers between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026 and alleges Exchange Act Section 10(b) and 20(a) violations, citing the 17.18% one-day drop after Papa John's reported an 8.3% North American comparable-sales decline, dividend suspension, and a guidance cut.\n\nThis is law-firm solicitation, not a new company disclosure; the underlying operational and litigation risk to PZZA merits attention, but the release itself is low-signal noise.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Plaintiff-firm solicitation -- suppress."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"class_period":"August 7, 2025 to August 5, 2026","one_day_decline_pct":"17.18%","lead_plaintiff_deadline":"November 2, 2026","one_day_decline_per_share":"$5.11"}},"quotedText":"","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Joseph E. 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