Staffing

Papa John's sinks $2.5M into hiring, appreciation bonuses

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July 8, 2021

Papa John's said it expects to invest $2.5 million this year into new hiring, referral and appreciation bonuses for some 14,000 frontline restaurant and supply chain workers, as well as full-time staff in higher volume company-owned stores, a news release said.

"The incredible hard work and commitment of our team members, which powered Papa John's tremendous performance and transformation over the past 18 months, is just as important to our sustained long-term growth," Papa John President and CEO Rob Lynch said in the release.

"Similar to programs being offered by our franchisees, these new bonuses for our team members in our corporate restaurants and QCCs reflect the value we place on growing, retaining and supporting our dedicated team. In addition, we've made permanent the expanded health, wellness, paid time-off and college tuition benefits we rolled out during the pandemic, as we strive to be the employer of choice within our dynamic industry."

The company's new bonus programs offer $50 referral bonuses for corporate team members for every new hire they bring in, with an additional $50 bonus paid to the new hire. Existing corporate team members are also eligible for up $400 in appreciation bonuses paid in increments over the rest of the year.

The Louisville, Kentucky-based brand now has more than 5,400 restaurants in 50 countries and territories.