Form: S-8

Initial registration statement for securities to be offered to employees pursuant to employee benefit plans

November 9, 1998

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

Published on November 9, 1998



Exhibit 23.2



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Wade S. Oney Employment Agreement of Papa John's
International, Inc. and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report
dated February 27, 1998, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
of Papa John's International, Inc. and subsidiaries incorporated by reference in
its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 28, 1997, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Ernst & Young LLP

Louisville, Kentucky
November 6, 1998