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Papa John’s promotes new CFO

February 28, 2011

David Flanery, Papa John's International Inc.’s chief financial officer, has announced his intention to retire in May after serving 16 years with the company.

Lance Tucker will transition into the role upon Flanery’s departure.

Flanery joined Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John’s in 1994 after 15 years with Ernst & Young. While at Papa John’s, he served in several finance and leadership positions, including as CFO since 2004 and interim head of the company’s international division on three separate occasions. During Flanery’s tenure, Papa John’s grew from a regional chain of 400 restaurants in 1994, to a global brand with 3,700 restaurants in all 50 states and 32 countries.

“I’ve enjoyed being part of this great company and brand for the last 16 years,” Flanery said. “I’m proud of the role my team and I have been able to play in supporting Papa John’s growth over the years. I believe Papa John’s is well-positioned for growth in the years ahead.”

Tucker, 42, has served as Papa John’s senior vice president, strategic planning and chief of staff since 2010, responsible for strategic planning and overseeing the company’s Information Services, Risk Services and Project Management Office.

He has 20 years of finance and management experience, including two terms with Papa John’s. He served as manager and director of finance roles from 1994 to 1999, focusing on budgeting, analysis and financial reporting; and rejoined the company in 2009 as chief of staff and to oversee strategic planning.

From 2003 to 2009, Tucker was CFO of Evergreen Real Estate LLC, an entity owned by John Schnatter, Papa John’s founder, chairman and co-CEO.