Papa John's International, Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. The company reported a rise in total revenues from $526.23 million to $571.32 million. Diluted earnings per common share increased to $0.79, up from $0.66 in the fourth quarter of 2022, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share was $0.91, up from $0.71 a year ago.
North America comparable sales were up 2% compared with the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by transaction and ticket growth at both Domestic Company-owned and North America franchised restaurants.
International comparable sales were down 6%.
89 net unit openings driven by 36 North America and 53 International net unit openings.
Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.34 billion, an 11% increase from the prior year fourth quarter.
Looking ahead, the company is focused on accelerating North America development and maintaining flexibility in a dynamic global environment to advance strategic initiatives.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income