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Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies - Durling (Details) - Pending Litigation	Dec. 29, 2019 USD ($)	Oct. 29, 2018 employee
Durling et al v. Papa John's International, Inc.
Loss Contingency Information About Litigation Matters
Approximate number of employees who opted into the class action | employee		9,571
Expected future costs	$ 0
Danker V. Papa John's International, Inc.
Loss Contingency Information About Litigation Matters
Expected future costs	$ 0

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