Lost money in Papa John's International, Inc. stock? You may be able to recover your losses.
Hale v. Papa John's International, Inc., No. 3:26-cv-00685 (W.D. Ky.)
A federal securities class action has been filed on behalf of Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) investors. Find out in about 30 seconds whether you may be eligible to participate, at no cost.
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- Lead plaintiff deadline
- November 2, 2026
- 43 days remaining
- Class period
- Aug 7, 2025 – Aug 5, 2026
- Eligible purchases fall between these dates
What happened to PZZA
About this case
A securities class action alleges that Papa Johns misled investors about its turnaround, concealing that its efforts were taking longer than expected and failing to prevent further market share losses, ultimately requiring a sharp increase in promotions. On August 6, 2026, the company reported an 8.3% decline in North American comparable sales, suspended its dividend, and lowered its full-year comparable sales forecast from a 3% decline at the midpoint to a 7% decline. Management acknowledged that its turnaround efforts and new products were not attracting as many customers as expected. On this news, Papa Johns’ shares fell approximately 17.2% to close at $24.64.
The allegations, in plain terms
- August 7, 2025Start of the proposed class period. Per the complaint, investors bought Papa John's stock during this window while, it is alleged, the company had not adequately disclosed deteriorating trends in its business.
- Class period (Aug. 7, 2025 – Aug. 5, 2026)The complaint alleges that during this period the company's statements did not fully reflect worsening business trends that would later force a cut to its guidance.
- August 6, 2026The company reported second-quarter results that edged past headline expectations but simultaneously slashed its full-year 2026 outlook. On this news, the stock fell over 15% — closing down 17.2% that day, per available price data.
Summarizes allegations in the complaint — they are not findings of any court.
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Who we are — and why we're involved
Block & Leviton represents investors. We never represent the companies we investigate. When a company's own disclosures reveal that shareholders were misled, we investigate and bring claims to recover those losses.
Our clients are people like you: individual investors, retirees, and pension funds harmed when the truth comes out and a stock falls. There is no cost to you to participate, and attorneys' fees are paid only out of a recovery approved by the court.
Who you'll be dealing with
Jake Walker
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A record courts have trusted
NextEra Energy — $150 million
The district court dismissed the case. We appealed — and won a unanimous reversal in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The result: a $150 million settlement — the largest securities class action settlement in the Southern District of Florida in more than 30 years.*
Dismissed — then revived when we persuaded the court to reconsider its own judgment. Settled in 2026.
Recovered for investors even after Tricida itself went bankrupt.
Federal courts have appointed Block & Leviton lead counsel in securities class actions on behalf of investors nationwide. Our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars for investors, retirees, and pension funds.
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Common questions
Will this cost me anything?
No. There is no cost to submit your information, no cost to participate, and no out-of-pocket cost ever. If there's a recovery, attorneys' fees are paid from it and must be approved by the court.
I'm already part of the class automatically — so why submit my information?
It's true: if you bought PZZA during the class period, you're a class member whether or not you contact anyone. Submitting your information lets us evaluate your specific losses, keep you informed as the case develops, and tell you whether you may benefit from a larger role in the case.
What is a lead plaintiff?
The lead plaintiff is an investor the court appoints to represent the class, typically someone with a significant loss. Lead plaintiffs oversee the litigation on behalf of everyone and are entitled to seek reimbursement for their time. The deadline to seek appointment in this case is November 2, 2026.
I sold my shares after the drop — am I still eligible?
Possibly, yes. What generally matters is that you purchased shares during the class period and were harmed by the decline. Whether you still hold shares today doesn't necessarily disqualify you — submit your details and we'll evaluate your situation.
Does submitting this form make you my lawyers?
No — and that's a protection for you. Submitting the form only lets us evaluate your potential claim, at no cost. If we determine we can help and you decide to move forward, we'll send you a written retainer agreement that spells out the relationship, the contingency fee, and your rights. You're never committed to anything until you've read and signed it.
What happens after I submit the form?
Our team reviews your submission — usually within one business day. David, our investor liaison, will reach out by phone or email, and our partners are directly involved in every case. You're never obligated to do anything.
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