Small-cap

Papa John’s runs a global pizza franchise and supply-chain network with strong brand recognition and solid returns on capital. The key question is whether digital tools, international expansion, and better execution can turn a pressured profit profile into a steadier long-term business.

Olaplex sells premium hair care built around bond-repair technology. The brand still has global recognition, positive free cash flow, and a healthier balance sheet than before, while recent sales trends suggest the sharp downturn may be easing.

Liquidity Services runs online marketplaces for surplus goods, retail returns, and public-sector assets. Rising demand for recovery and reuse, strong cash generation, and a very clean balance sheet make its niche worth a closer look.