Papa John's Settlement: Claim Deadline Has Passed

What is the Papa John's Settlement about?

Papa John's will pay a $5,000,000 Gross Settlement Fund to resolve claims that a no-poach provision in its franchise agreements violated antitrust laws and suppressed worker wages. Eligible class members are people who worked at a Papa John's-branded restaurant in the United States (corporate or franchise) at any time from December 18, 2014 through December 31, 2021 and received more than $200 in compensation during that period. Payments will be made from the Net Settlement Fund according to the allocation formula in the Settlement Agreement to class members who submit a valid claim by March 16, 2026. Eligibility, claim review, payment timing, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court-approved terms, or applicable refund program. Payout does not administer the settlement, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.

Who qualifies for the Papa John's Settlement?

You may qualify for the Papa John's Settlement if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.

• Worked at a Papa John's-branded restaurant in the U.S. between 2014-12-18 and 2021-12-31 and earned over $200 during that period
• Submit a valid claim form by 2026-03-16 (provide identifying information such as name, address, email, last four of SSN, and date of birth)

Frequently asked questions

Before you file

If this is your first claim, how to claim a class action settlement walks through the process end to end, and what class action settlements actually pay per person explains how the amount is decided before you spend time on the form. Many cases need no receipts at all — see settlements with no proof of purchase.