Restaurant News Resource - Papa John’s Restaurant Industry News

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.

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced revenues of $293.5 million for second quarter 2011, a 4.6% increase from revenues of $280.6 million for second quarter 2010.

Regional Developer of Papa John’s Restaurants Opens Fifth Location and Secures Location for Sixth

Taylor, age 55, is the founder of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. a full-service, casual dining restaurant chain (NASDAQ: TXRH).

EPS Increased 18.5% over Prior Year Pro Forma Results on Strong Comparable Sales of 6.1% for North America and 5.6% for International