What is the famous Papa John's last name?

The story behind the answer

“Papa John” is John Schnatter, the founder of the Papa John’s pizza chain—so his last name is Schnatter. The brand name comes from his first name and persona as the company’s face in advertisements.

Schnatter started the business in 1984 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, famously selling his 1971 Camaro to buy used pizza equipment and making pies in a broom closet at his father’s tavern. The company grew rapidly with the slogan “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” To remember his name, think “Papa John S.”—S for Schnatter—or “He ‘schnattered’ his Camaro to start the business.”