Form: 11-K

Annual report of employee stock purchase, savings and similar plans

June 16, 2000

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