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Papa John's Employee Settlement

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Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 16, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Papa John's allegedly entered into agreements with franchisees where they agreed not to hire or solicit employees from Papa John's or other franchisees. This allegedly violated the Sherman Antitrust Act and depressed wages and diminished employment opportunities for restaurant-level employees. Defendants deny all wrongdoing and admit no liability.

Do you qualify?

Restaurant-level employees at Papa John's branded restaurants who were affected by the alleged wage suppression and limited employment opportunities caused by the non-hire/non-solicit agreements between Papa John's and its franchisees.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.

  • Settlement Payment

    Class members who submit a claim form and have a claim valued at $5 or more under the allocation formula will receive a settlement payment.

Who is in the class

Plaintiff Ashley Page (the "Named Plaintiff") on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, alleges that Defendants Papa John's International, Inc. and Papa John's USA, Inc. (collectively, "Defendants") violated Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1. More specifically, the Named Plaintiff alleges that Defendants entered into agreements with their franchisees pursuant to which franchisees agreed not to hire or solicit employees of Defendants or of other franchisees, which in turn depressed the wages and diminished the employment opportunities of restaurant-level employees at Papa John's branded restaurants.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Submit a Claim Form by the March 16, 2026 deadline. Class members will receive a Settlement Payment if their claim under the allocation formula is valued at $5 or more. You can submit your form online through the settlement website.

Common questions

How much does the Papa John's Employee Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: From $5. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the Papa John's Employee Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 16, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Is the Papa John's Employee Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Claims are filed at papajohnsemployeesettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Papa John's Employee Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for May 5, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Ashley Page
  • Jamiah Greer
  • Jay Houston

Defendants

  • Papa John's USA, Inc.
  • Papa John's International, Inc.

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