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Mar 26, 2023

Papa John's Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Papa John's reported record global system-wide restaurant sales, launched a new menu innovation, and reaffirmed its long-term development target.

Key Takeaways

Papa John's Q1 2023 saw record global system-wide restaurant sales, driven by menu innovation and operational efficiencies. North America comparable sales were flat, while international comparable sales declined. The company reaffirmed its long-term development target of 1,400 to 1,800 net new units between 2022 and 2025. Total revenues decreased slightly, but diluted earnings per share increased.

North America comparable sales were flat, with 3% growth in Domestic Company-owned Restaurants.

International comparable sales decreased by 6% due to economic pressure in the UK.

Global system-wide restaurant sales increased by 2% to $1.24 billion.

Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.65, while adjusted diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.68.

Total Revenue
$527M
Previous year: $543M
-2.9%
EPS
$0.68
Previous year: $0.95
-28.4%
Domestic Comp Sales Growth
3.4%
Previous year: -1.2%
-383.3%
NA Franchised Comp Sales
-0.8%
Previous year: 2.8%
-128.6%
International Comp Sales
-5.8%
Previous year: 0.8%
-825.0%
Gross Profit
$104M
Previous year: $103M
+1.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$46.7M
Previous year: $80.7M
-42.1%
Free Cash Flow
$22.4M
Previous year: $15.2M
+47.6%
Total Assets
$865M
Previous year: $886M
-2.3%

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Forward Guidance

Papa John's is on track to achieve 270 to 310 net new units in 2023 and reaffirmed its long-term development target of 1,400 to 1,800 net new units between 2022 and 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Menu innovation is performing strongly.
  • Company operations are showing continued strength.
  • Corporate-owned restaurants are delivering significant improvements in out-the-door times.
  • Customer satisfaction is increasing.
  • Operational efficiencies and profitability are improving.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued wage inflation is impacting profitability.
  • International comparable sales were down 6% primarily due to continued economic pressure in the UK.
  • Total revenues were down 3% from a record first quarter a year ago.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per common share decreased from the prior year.
  • Higher costs in 2023 resulted from commodity and wage inflation and reduced International operating income primarily in the UK.

Revenue & Expenses

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