Papa John's International, Inc. announced strong financial results for the three months and full year ended December 26, 2021. Fourth quarter total company revenues were $528.9 million, up 12.6% over 2020. Comparable sales were up 11.1% in North America and 2.4% Internationally. Earnings per diluted share grew 139% to $0.67, and adjusted earnings per diluted share grew 88% to $0.75.
Total company revenues increased by 12.6% compared to the prior year fourth quarter.
North America comparable sales increased by 11.1% and International comparable sales increased by 2.4%.
Global system-wide restaurant sales increased by 13.1% from 2020 (excluding the impact of foreign currency).
Earnings per diluted share grew 139% to $0.67; Adjusted earnings per diluted share grew 88% to $0.75.
Given on-going uncertainty surrounding the future impact of COVID-19, and especially the Omicron variant, the company is not providing comprehensive outlook metrics for 2022 at this time.
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