Exhibit 23.1

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

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We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-168561) of Papa John’s International, Inc. of our report dated June 29, 2022, relating to our audit of the financial statements of the Papa John’s International, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”), which appears in the Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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/s/ MCM CPAs & Advisors LLP

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Louisville, Kentucky

June 29, 2022