Restaurant News Resource - Papa John’s Restaurant Industry News

First quarter 2012 revenues were $331.3 million, a 6.0% increase from first quarter 2011 revenues of $312.5 million.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced the acquisition of 56 franchised Papa John’s restaurants in the Denver and Minneapolis markets.

Each of the Franchisee of the Year winners was honored at Papa John’s Annual Operators Conference with a $20,000 cash award and a crystal Papa John’s restaurant trophy. The winners were selected primarily for exemplifying Papa John’s commitment to serving a superior-quality pizza, world-class customer service and outstanding community involvement.

Papa John’s Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results

After another strong year of growth, including opening its 3,000th restaurant in North America, Papa John’s is again offering franchisees an enticing package of incentives to grow within or join the Papa John’s family.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced its 2012 operating assumptions and earnings guidance, and an increase in its 2011 earnings per share range to $2.15 to $2.20.

Third quarter system-wide comparable sales increased 5.3% for North America and 4.7% for International

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and Founder, Chairman and CEO John Schnatter will mark the opening of the pizza company’s 3,000th store in North America this afternoon with a public celebration at a Papa John’s restaurant in suburban Chicago.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and the National Football League today announced that the pizza company is now the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL in Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently completed a $9.5 million transaction with BAJCO Group, a Papa John’s Pizza® franchisee for the refinancing of existing debt. Funding was provided through GE Capital’s bank affiliate, GE Capital Financial Inc.