- For the Ninth consecutive year, Papa John's has been rated number one in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index released by the National Quality Research Center at the University of Michigan Business School (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008). Papa John's finished well above the national average for all fast food chains.
- For the fourth consecutive year, Papa John's has been rated number one in customer satisfaction among all national fast food restaurants in the American Customer Satisfaction Index released by the National Quality Research Center at the University of Michigan Business School (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002). Papa John's finished well above the national average for all fast food chains.
- For the sixth consecutive year, Papa John's was rated number one in product quality in Restaurants & Institutions' Choice in Chains consumer survey (1997-2002).
- Named number one Brand in the Pizza Category in the 2002 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Awards. The annual Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Awards honor the companies that "are most single-mindedly devoted to creating loyal customers."
- Papa John's was the highest rated national pizza chain in Sandelman & Associates' 3rd Annual "Awards of Excellence" for Fast Food Chains (March 2002).
- Papa John's has been voted "Best Pizza" in more than 60 U.S. markets over the last several years, including significant 2002 wins in Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Knoxville and Washington D.C.
- Founder and CEO John Schnatter named as "Best Local Businessperson" in Louisville Magazine's 2001 Best of Louisville Awards.
- Rated number one in overall customer satisfaction and product quality ratings among national pizza chains in the prestigious Restaurants & Institutions' Choice in Chains consumer survey (1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000).
- Honored as a 2000 SUCCESS Magazine Franchise Gold 200 Company for leadership in creating corporate growth, stability, financial performance and a strong network of franchisees. Papa John's was the only national pizza chain to make the list of Franchise Gold 200 winners.
- Ranked number twelve (out of 200) in SUCCESS Magazine's Franchisee Satisfaction Rating (February/March 2001 issue).
- The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association in London, England named Papa John's Perfect Pizza as their "Pizza Delivery/Takeaway Operator of the Year" for 2000.
- Received the prestigious Golden Web Award in addition to being named the "Website of the Month" in December, 2000. The Golden Web Award is presented to websites with outstanding web design, originality and content worthy of recognition.
- Founder and CEO " John Schnatter" named one of the ten outstanding young Americans for 2000 by the National Jaycees Organization.
- Ranked 25th by Nation's Restaurant News among all chains for U.S. systemwide food service sales (July 1999).
- Ranked number one Pizza Franchise (25th overall) in Entrepreneur magazine's 20th Annual Franchise 500 (January 1999).
- John Schnatter named 1998 National Ernst and Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" in the Retail/Consumer Products category.
- John Schnatter chosen as the 1998 Silver Plate recipient ("Operator of the Year") in the Chain Fast Service category by the International Food Service Manufacturers Association.
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