John Matter

John Matter was appointed to the executive leadership team as SVP, General Counsel in November 2025. Mr. Matter joined Papa Johns in 2013 as Senior Counsel and has held several roles in the legal department with progressive responsibility. He most recently served as General Counsel for Papa Johns international business in addition to supporting corporate governance, SEC compliance, executive compensation, and Enterprise Risk Management. In prior roles, he supported a wide range of corporate legal matters, including litigation, international/domestic operations, franchising/development, employment, technology, and government affairs. Mr. Matter has twenty-five years of legal experience working for law firms and public companies, including fifteen plus years in the restaurant and franchising industry.