EXHIBIT 23
Published on June 16, 2000
EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-48999) pertaining to the Papa John's International, Inc. 401(k) Plan
of our report dated May 19, 2000, with respect to the financial statements and
schedule of the Papa John's International, Inc. 401(k) Plan included in this
Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Louisville, Kentucky
June 14, 2000