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Sep 24, 2023
Papa John's Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Papa John's financial performance reflected solid system-wide restaurant sales growth, transaction-led North America comp growth, and improving North America restaurant-level margin.
Key Takeaways
Papa John's International, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2023. Key highlights include a 3% increase in North America comparable sales, driven by transaction growth at Domestic Company-owned restaurants and North America franchised restaurants. Global system-wide restaurant sales reached $1.23 billion, a 5% increase from the prior year. Total revenues were $523 million, up 2% from the third quarter a year ago. Operating income increased 64% to $32 million, and diluted earnings per share was $0.48.
North America comparable sales increased by 3% compared to the third quarter of 2022, driven by transaction growth.
Global system-wide restaurant sales grew by 5% year-over-year, reaching $1.23 billion.
Total revenues increased by 2% to $523 million, driven by higher Domestic Company-owned restaurant sales and International revenues.
Operating income increased by 64% to $32 million, reflecting improved North America comparable sales and operational efficiency.
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Forward Guidance
Papa John's is increasing its fixed operating margin by 100 basis points in each of the next four years, from 4% in 2023 to 8% in 2027 and will be offering new opportunities for franchisees to earn annual incentive-based rebates as they increase volume and open new restaurants.
Positive Outlook
- Menu innovation
- Revenue management enhancements
- Continued growth in our third-party aggregator channel contributed to our year-over-year sales growth this quarter.
- Strong execution by our teams and franchisees led to solid system-wide restaurant sales growth
- Ability to grow transactions in an ongoing challenging environment, while maintaining average ticket, confirms the strong consumer demand for our product offerings.
Challenges Ahead
- Dilutive impact of recently acquired restaurants in the UK
- Higher variable compensation expense
- Employee benefit costs
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