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Papa Johns Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Papa John's International, Inc. announced financial results for Q1 2024, with North America comparable sales down 2% and International down 3%. Total revenues were $514 million, operating income decreased 11%, but adjusted operating income increased 10%. Diluted earnings per share was $0.44. Papa Johns aims for sustainable growth with Back to Better 2.0 and International Transformation initiatives.

Positive
  • Adjusted operating income increased by 10% due to improved margins and cost discipline.

  • Global system-wide restaurant sales totaled $1.23 billion despite a decrease of 1% due to the 53rd week in 2023 shifting between quarters.

  • Net unit growth of 8 in North America and plans to reach over 20% net unit growth relative to 2023.

Negative
  • Diluted earnings per common share decreased to $0.44 from $0.65 in the first quarter of 2023.

  • Total revenues were down 2% compared to a year ago, affected by lower revenues in North America commissary segment.

  • Operating income decreased by 11% compared to Q1 2023.

Insights

Papa John's reported a 2% decrease in North America comparable sales, while international sales dropped by 3%. This sales dip is quite telling of the competitive and operational challenges the company faces. Although there was net unit growth, the revenue and operating income both saw declines of 2.5% and 10.8%, respectively. Adjusted operating income, on the other hand, increased by 10.4% which could indicate effective cost control measures. However, net income fell significantly by $7.74 million, hinting at underlying issues that might concern investors. The reduced earnings per share (EPS)—from $0.65 to $0.44—could potentially affect investor confidence and stock valuation, which is important for evaluating the investment quality. One needs to keep an eye on the company's forward-looking strategies, like their 'Back to Better 2.0' and International Transformation initiatives, that might mitigate the short-term setbacks.

The decrease in comparable sales across both domestic and international markets might reflect changing consumer behaviors or increased competition. Notably, the company is working on initiatives like enhancing digital solutions and marketing platforms, which could resonate well with an increasingly tech-savvy customer base. However, it's evident that despite the unit growth, Papa John's faces the challenge of converting that growth into proportional revenue gains. This might be due to the generally lower margins associated with franchised versus company-owned restaurants. While the company is confident in its strategy and growth plan, investors should monitor the effectiveness of these initiatives in improving both top-line growth and bottom-line results.

The focus on restaurant-level margins and disciplined cost management has led to improved adjusted operating income, which is a positive sign of strategic operational efficiency. However, the decline in net income is concerning and raises questions about how sustainable the current growth initiatives are in the face of macroeconomic pressures. The management’s emphasis on a consumer-centric approach and franchisee profitability is commendable, yet the actual impact of these strategies will need to be evaluated over time. The leadership transition, with a new CEO search underway, may also influence the company's strategic direction, potentially introducing uncertainty for investors. Long-term success will hinge on the execution of the company's transformation plans and their ability to innovate and retain competitive advantage.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Highlights

  • North America comparable sales(a) were down 2% from a year ago as Domestic Company-owned restaurants were down 3% and North America franchised restaurants were down 2%; International comparable sales(a) were down 3% from the prior year period.
  • 8 net unit openings in the first quarter driven by North America growth; on track to achieve North America net unit growth of more than 20% relative to 2023 net unit openings and International gross openings between 100 and 140 new restaurants.
  • Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.23 billion, a 1%(b) decrease compared with the prior year first quarter due entirely to the 53rd week in 2023 which shifted the week between Christmas and New Years into the fourth quarter.
  • Total revenues of $514 million were down 2% compared with a year ago largely driven by lower revenues in our North America commissary segment due to commodity price declines.
  • Operating income of $34 million decreased 11% compared with the first quarter of 2023, while Adjusted operating income(c) of $43 million increased 10% on improved restaurant-level margins and continued focus on cost discipline.
  • Diluted earnings per common share of $0.44 compared with $0.65 for the first quarter of 2023; Adjusted diluted earnings per common share(c) was $0.67 compared with $0.68 for the first quarter a year ago.

“Our teams are taking a disciplined approach to running the business, improving restaurant-level margins and increasing operating profits despite a challenging environment in the first quarter,” said Ravi Thanawala, Papa Johns Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “More importantly, we’re making meaningful progress on our Back to Better 2.0 and International Transformation initiatives. The foundational improvements we are implementing in our restaurant operations, digital solutions, and marketing platforms are designed to drive sustainable, profitable growth around the globe. We are confident that our consumer-centric focus and drive to increase franchisee profitability will contribute to our long-term success.”

“The Board of Directors has great confidence in the work that is taking place under Ravi and the Papa Johns leadership team,” said Christopher Coleman, Chair of the Board. “This team, which has significant restaurant, digital, and international experience, is executing on our strategy and evolving our business model for the next chapter of growth. Importantly, their strategic execution is driven by their passion and vision for the Papa Johns brand and an unwavering focus on the consumer and our franchisees. Concurrent with the team’s efforts, the Board is conducting a thorough search process for our next Papa Johns CEO to lead this work into the future.”

_______________________________________________________

(a)

North America and International comparable sales are reported on a 13-week basis comparing January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024 with January 2, 2023 through April 2, 2023.

(b)

Excludes the impact of foreign currency.

(c)

Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation to the most comparable US GAAP measure.

Financial Highlights

 

 

Three Months Ended

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

 

Increase
(Decrease)

Total revenues

 

$

513,916

 

$

527,049

 

$

(13,133

)

Operating income

 

$

33,718

 

$

37,796

 

$

(4,078

)

Adjusted operating income (a)

 

$

43,241

 

$

39,152

 

$

4,089

 

Net income attributable to the Company

 

$

14,636

 

$

22,376

 

$

(7,740

)

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.65

 

$

(0.21

)

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share (a)

 

$

0.67

 

$

0.68

 

$

(0.01

)

Results for the first quarter of 2024 are not directly comparable with the first quarter of 2023, as year-over-year comparisons are impacted by the UK franchisee acquisitions that occurred during the second and third quarters of 2023.

Quarterly Results

Total revenues of $513.9 million decreased $13.1 million, or 2.5%, in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the prior year period. The lower revenues were largely attributable to a $9.3 million decrease in North America commissary revenues reflecting decreased commodity prices in the quarter and, to a lesser extent, lower transaction volumes, and a $9.1 million decrease in Other revenues, which includes $5 million resulting from the sale of Preferred Marketing, our formerly wholly-owned print and promotions company, in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenues from Domestic Company-owned restaurants also declined $3.6 million, reflecting lower transaction volumes partially offset by higher average ticket.

Somewhat offsetting these declines was a net increase of approximately $10 million of revenues attributable to the stores comprising the UK franchisee acquisitions.

For the first quarter of 2024, global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.23 billion, down 0.9% from the prior year quarter (excluding the impact of foreign currency). The decrease was due to the prior year first quarter having an approximate $9.9 million benefit from the high-volume week between Christmas and New Years, which occurs in the fiscal fourth quarter in 2024. This decline was partially offset by 3.3% net unit growth on a trailing twelve-month basis.

First quarter Operating income was $33.7 million, a $4.1 million, or a 10.8% decrease compared with the prior year first quarter. Adjusted operating income(a) was $43.2 million, a $4.1 million, or 10.4%, increase from the same period a year ago. The variance between Operating income and Adjusted operating income was due to $9.5 million of International restructuring costs primarily reflecting $7.6 million of non-cash leased and fixed asset impairment charges related to upcoming restaurant closures in the UK.

Adjusted operating income in the first quarter of 2024 improved $4.1 million, primarily attributable to approximately $7 million related to equity forfeitures and local marketing savings. Additionally, improved margins in our Domestic Company-owned restaurants and North America commissary segments contributed to the current year growth. These increases were largely offset by: (1) an approximate $4 million year-over-year impact related to the operations of the UK franchisee acquisition when taking into consideration a first quarter 2024 operating loss and first quarter 2023 franchise royalty fees; (2) higher depreciation costs related to the UK franchisee acquisitions and our investments in technology platforms; and, (3) lower North America comparable sales.

Diluted earnings per common share was $0.44 for the first quarter of 2024 compared with $0.65 in the first quarter of 2023. Adjusted diluted earnings per common share(a) was $0.67 for the first quarter of 2024 compared with $0.68 in the first quarter of 2023. These changes were driven by the same factors impacting Operating income and Adjusted operating income as discussed above. In addition, diluted earnings per common share and adjusted diluted earnings per common share reflected higher interest expense and a higher effective tax rate compared with the first quarter of 2023. Interest expense increased largely due to higher borrowings used to fund share repurchases towards the end of the first quarter of 2023 and higher average interest rates compared with the prior year first quarter. The higher income taxes in the first quarter of 2024 reflect the impairment charges related to the International Restructuring program as well as the shortfall from the vesting of long-term equity awards, resulting in an additional tax expense when compared with the prior year period.

See the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for additional information concerning our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

(a) Represents a Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation to the most comparable US GAAP measures.

Global Restaurant Sales Information

Global restaurant and comparable sales information for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared with the first quarter ended March 26, 2023 are as follows (See “Supplemental Information and Financial Statements” below for related definitions):

 

 

Three Months Ended

Amounts below exclude the impact of foreign currency

 

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

Comparable sales growth (decline):

 

 

 

 

Domestic Company-owned restaurants

 

(3.0

)%

 

3.4

%

North America franchised restaurants

 

(1.5

)%

 

(0.8

)%

North America restaurants

 

(1.8

)%

 

%

International restaurants

 

(2.6

)%

 

(5.8

)%

Total comparable sales growth (decline)

 

(2.0

)%

 

(1.3

)%

System-wide restaurant sales growth (decline):

 

 

 

 

Domestic Company-owned restaurants

 

(2.0

)%

 

4.9

%

North America franchised restaurants

 

(1.6

)%

 

0.8

%

North America restaurants

 

(1.7

)%

 

1.6

%

International restaurants

 

1.4

%

 

3.3

%

Total global system-wide restaurant sales growth (decline)

 

(0.9

)%

 

2.0

%

Global Restaurant Unit Data

As of March 31, 2024, there were 5,914 Papa Johns restaurants operating in 49 countries and territories, as follows:

First Quarter

Domestic Company Owned

 

Franchised North America

 

Total North America

 

International Company Owned

 

International

Franchised

 

Total International

 

System-wide

Beginning - December 31, 2023

531

 

2,902

 

 

3,433

 

 

117

 

2,356

 

 

2,473

 

 

5,906

 

Opened

5

 

16

 

 

21

 

 

 

23

 

 

23

 

 

44

 

Closed

 

(7

)

 

(7

)

 

 

(29

)

 

(29

)

 

(36

)

Ending - March 31, 2024

536

 

2,911

 

 

3,447

 

 

117

 

2,350

 

 

2,467

 

 

5,914

 

Net unit growth/(decline)

5

 

9

 

 

14

 

 

 

(6

)

 

(6

)

 

8

 

Trailing four quarters net store growth

16

 

47

 

 

63

 

 

117

 

9

 

 

126

 

 

189

 

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure which the Company defines as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, was an outflow of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared with inflows of $22.4 million in the prior year period. The year over year change primarily reflects unfavorable working capital changes driven by the timing of payments.

 

 

Three Months Ended

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

11,987

 

 

$

40,788

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(13,058

)

 

 

(18,410

)

Free cash flow

 

$

(1,071

)

 

$

22,378

 

We view free cash flow as an important financial measure because it is one factor that management uses in determining the amount of cash available for discretionary investment. Free cash flow is not a term defined by GAAP, and as a result, our measure of free cash flow might not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Free cash flow should not be construed as a substitute for or a better indicator of the Company’s performance than the Company’s GAAP measures.

Cash Dividend

The Company paid cash dividends of $15.1 million ($0.46 per common share) in the first quarter of 2024. On May 2, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend will be paid on May 31, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 20, 2024.

Conference Call

Papa Johns will host a call with analysts today, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call or webcast, please register online at: ir.papajohns.com/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available two hours after the call and archived on the same web page.

About Papa Johns

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.® Papa Johns believes that using high-quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company with more than 5,900 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the Company or to order pizza online, visit www.papajohns.com or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release and other Company communications that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Generally, the use of words such as “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “will,” “forecast,” “outlook”, “plan,” “project,” or similar words identify forward-looking statements that we intend to be included within the safe harbor protections provided by the federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include or may relate to projections or guidance concerning business performance, revenue, earnings, cash flow, earnings per share, share repurchases, the current economic environment, commodity and labor costs, currency fluctuations, profit margins, supply chain operating margin, net unit growth, unit level performance, capital expenditures, restaurant and franchise development, restaurant acquisitions, restaurant closures, labor shortages, labor cost increases, inflation, royalty relief, franchisee support and incentives, the effectiveness of our menu innovations and other business initiatives, investments in product and digital innovation, marketing efforts and investments, liquidity, compliance with debt covenants, impairments, strategic decisions and actions, changes to our national marketing fund, changes to our commissary model, dividends, effective tax rates, regulatory changes and impacts, investments and repositioning of the UK market, International restructuring plans, timing and costs, International consumer demand, adoption of new accounting standards, and other financial and operational measures. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

Our forward-looking statements are based on our assumptions which are based on currently available information. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to risks related to: deteriorating economic conditions in the U.S. and international markets, including the United Kingdom; labor shortages at Company and/or franchised stores and our quality control centers; increases in labor costs, commodity costs, supply chain incentive-based rebates, or sustained higher other operating costs, including as a result of supply chain disruption, inflation or climate change; the potential for delayed new store openings, both domestically and internationally, or lower net unit development due to changing circumstances outside of our control; the increased risk of phishing, ransomware and other cyber-attacks; risks and disruptions to the global economy and our business related to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and other international conflicts and risks related to a possible economic recession or downturn that could reduce consumer spending or demand. These and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are involved in our forward-looking statements are discussed in detail in “Part I. Item 1A. – Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise, except as required by law.

For more information about the company, please visit www.papajohns.com.

Supplemental Information and Financial Statements

Definitions

“Comparable sales” represents sales for the same base of restaurants for the same fiscal periods. “Comparable sales growth (decline)” represents the change in year-over-year comparable sales. “Global system-wide restaurant sales” represents total restaurant sales for all Company-owned and franchised restaurants open during the comparable periods, and “Global system-wide restaurant sales growth (decline)” represents the change in global system-wide restaurant sales year-over-year. Comparable sales, Comparable sales growth (decline), Global system-wide restaurant sales and Global system-wide sales growth (decline) exclude franchisees for which we suspended corporate support.

“Equivalent units” represents the number of restaurants open at the beginning of a given period, adjusted for restaurants opened, closed, acquired or sold during the period on a weighted average basis.

We believe Domestic Company-owned, North America franchised, and International Comparable sales growth (decline) and Global system-wide restaurant sales information is useful in analyzing our results since our franchisees pay royalties and marketing fund contributions that are based on a percentage of franchise sales. Comparable sales and Global system-wide restaurant sales results for restaurants operating outside of the United States are reported on a constant dollar basis, which excludes the impact of foreign currency translation. Franchise sales also generate commissary revenue in the United States and in certain international markets. Comparable sales growth (decline) and Global system-wide restaurant sales information is also useful for comparison to industry trends and evaluating the strength of our brand. Management believes the presentation of Global system-wide restaurant sales growth, excluding the impact of foreign currency, provides investors with useful information regarding underlying sales trends and the impact of new unit growth without being impacted by swings in the external factor of foreign currency. Franchise restaurant sales are not included in the Company’s revenues.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results provided in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we provide certain non-GAAP measures, which present results on an adjusted basis. These are supplemental measures of performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include the following: adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted diluted earnings per common share. We believe that our non-GAAP financial measures enable investors to assess the operating performance of our business relative to our performance based on U.S. GAAP results and relative to other companies. We believe that the disclosure of these non-GAAP measures is useful to investors as they reflect metrics that our management team and Board utilize to evaluate our operating performance, allocate resources and administer employee incentive plans. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures to adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted diluted earnings per common share are operating income, net income attributable to common shareholders and diluted earnings per common share, respectively. These non-GAAP measures should not be construed as a substitute for or a better indicator of the Company’s performance than the Company’s U.S. GAAP results. The table that follows reconciles our GAAP financial results to our non-GAAP financial measures.

 

 

Three Months Ended

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

Operating income

 

$

33,718

 

 

$

37,796

 

International restructuring costs (a)

 

 

9,523

 

 

 

 

Other costs (b)

 

 

 

 

 

1,356

 

Adjusted operating income

 

$

43,241

 

 

$

39,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

 

$

14,636

 

 

$

22,376

 

International restructuring costs (a)

 

 

9,523

 

 

 

 

Other costs (b)

 

 

 

 

 

1,356

 

Tax effect of adjustments (c)

 

 

(2,152

)

 

 

(309

)

Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders

 

$

22,007

 

 

$

23,423

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

0.65

 

International restructuring costs (a)

 

 

0.29

 

 

 

 

Other costs (b)

 

 

 

 

 

0.04

 

Tax effect of adjustments (c)

 

 

(0.06

)

 

 

(0.01

)

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.67

 

 

$

0.68

 

Refer to footnotes on following page.

Footnotes to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(a)

Represents costs associated with the Company’s International Restructuring plan. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, these costs are comprised primarily of leased and fixed asset impairment charges related to planned store closures in the UK, combined with severance and other related costs.

(b)

Represents severance and related costs associated with the transition of certain executives, recorded in General and administrative expenses.

(c)

The tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments was calculated by applying the marginal tax rates of 22.6% and 22.8% for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and March 26, 2023, respectively.

Papa John’s International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In $ thousands, except per share amounts)

 

March 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

27,768

 

 

$

40,587

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

94,506

 

 

 

104,244

 

Notes receivable, current portion

 

 

5,802

 

 

 

5,199

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

1,906

 

 

 

2,577

 

Inventories

 

 

38,073

 

 

 

36,126

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

57,872

 

 

 

42,285

 

Total current assets

 

 

225,927

 

 

 

231,018

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

273,303

 

 

 

282,812

 

Finance lease right-of-use assets, net

 

 

30,747

 

 

 

31,740

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

153,880

 

 

 

164,158

 

Notes receivable, less current portion, net

 

 

11,010

 

 

 

12,346

 

Goodwill

 

 

75,975

 

 

 

76,206

 

Other assets

 

 

76,325

 

 

 

76,725

 

Total assets

 

$

847,167

 

 

$

875,005

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities, Redeemable noncontrolling interests and Stockholders’ deficit

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

61,014

 

 

$

74,949

 

Income and other taxes payable

 

 

22,487

 

 

 

17,948

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

143,401

 

 

 

158,167

 

Current deferred revenue

 

 

20,727

 

 

 

20,427

 

Current finance lease liabilities

 

 

8,495

 

 

 

9,029

 

Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

24,710

 

 

 

24,076

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

1,800

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

282,634

 

 

 

304,596

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

18,780

 

 

 

20,366

 

Long-term finance lease liabilities

 

 

23,726

 

 

 

24,144

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

 

143,797

 

 

 

151,050

 

Long-term debt, less current portion, net

 

 

761,317

 

 

 

757,422

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

62,395

 

 

 

60,192

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,292,649

 

 

 

1,317,770

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

941

 

 

 

851

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ deficit:

 

 

 

 

Common stock ($0.01 par value per share; issued 49,278 at March 31, 2024 and 49,235 at December 31, 2023)

 

 

493

 

 

 

492

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

444,793

 

 

 

452,290

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(7,554

)

 

 

(7,803

)

Retained earnings

 

 

218,608

 

 

 

219,027

 

Treasury stock (16,674 shares at March 31, 2024 and 16,747 shares at December 31, 2023, at cost)

 

 

(1,118,196

)

 

 

(1,123,098

)

Total stockholders’ deficit

 

 

(461,856

)

 

 

(459,092

)

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

 

 

15,433

 

 

 

15,476

 

Total Stockholders’ deficit

 

 

(446,423

)

 

 

(443,616

)

Total Liabilities, Redeemable noncontrolling interests and Stockholders’ deficit

 

$

847,167

 

 

$

875,005

 

Papa John’s International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

(In $ thousands, except per share amounts)

 

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

Domestic Company-owned restaurant sales

 

$

176,224

 

 

$

179,866

 

North America franchise royalties and fees

 

 

35,697

 

 

 

36,072

 

North America commissary revenues

 

 

203,287

 

 

 

212,566

 

International revenues

 

 

40,708

 

 

 

31,463

 

Other revenues

 

 

58,000

 

 

 

67,082

 

Total revenues

 

 

513,916

 

 

 

527,049

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

Operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):

 

 

 

 

Domestic Company-owned restaurant expenses

 

 

138,753

 

 

 

147,784

 

North America commissary expenses

 

 

185,199

 

 

 

196,415

 

International expenses

 

 

28,346

 

 

 

17,311

 

Other expenses

 

 

51,767

 

 

 

61,078

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

58,459

 

 

 

51,944

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

17,674

 

 

 

14,721

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

480,198

 

 

 

489,253

 

Operating income

 

 

33,718

 

 

 

37,796

 

Net interest expense

 

 

(11,063

)

 

 

(9,021

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

22,655

 

 

 

28,775

 

Income tax expense

 

 

7,741

 

 

 

6,229

 

Net income before attribution to noncontrolling interests

 

 

14,914

 

 

 

22,546

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(278

)

 

 

(170

)

Net income attributable to the Company

 

$

14,636

 

 

$

22,376

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.45

 

 

$

0.66

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

32,644

 

 

 

34,155

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

32,909

 

 

 

34,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.46

 

 

$

0.42

 

Papa John’s International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

(In $ thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

Net income before attribution to noncontrolling interests

 

$

14,914

 

 

$

22,546

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Provision for allowance for credit losses on accounts and notes receivable

 

 

604

 

 

 

513

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

17,674

 

 

 

14,721

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

532

 

 

 

2,031

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(370

)

 

 

3,898

 

Impairment loss

 

 

7,554

 

 

 

 

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

688

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

315

 

 

 

496

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

9,084

 

 

 

2,182

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

660

 

 

 

2,822

 

Inventories

 

 

(1,981

)

 

 

4,330

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(4,137

)

 

 

(4,351

)

Other assets and liabilities

 

 

1,873

 

 

 

71

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(14,406

)

 

 

(310

)

Income and other taxes payable

 

 

4,718

 

 

 

(512

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

(24,451

)

 

 

(5,413

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

(1,284

)

 

 

(2,236

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

11,987

 

 

 

40,788

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(13,058

)

 

 

(18,410

)

Notes issued

 

 

(154

)

 

 

(976

)

Repayments of notes issued

 

 

886

 

 

 

1,069

 

Other

 

 

2,174

 

 

 

42

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(10,152

)

 

 

(18,275

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds of revolving credit facilities

 

 

5,300

 

 

 

208,200

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

840

 

 

 

614

 

Acquisition of Company common stock

 

 

 

 

 

(209,640

)

Dividends paid to common stockholders

 

 

(15,068

)

 

 

(14,603

)

Tax payments for equity award issuances

 

 

(3,192

)

 

 

(5,999

)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(231

)

 

 

(23

)

Principal payments on finance leases

 

 

(2,433

)

 

 

(1,743

)

Other

 

 

182

 

 

 

(18

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(14,602

)

 

 

(23,212

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(52

)

 

 

34

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(12,819

)

 

 

(665

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

40,587

 

 

 

47,373

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

27,768

 

 

$

46,708

 

 

Papa Johns Investor Relations

investor_relations@papajohns.com

Source: Papa John’s International, Inc.

FAQ

What were Papa John's Q1 2024 financial results?

Papa John's Q1 2024 financial results included North America comparable sales down 2%, total revenues of $514 million, and diluted earnings per common share at $0.44.

How did Papa John's adjusted operating income change in Q1 2024?

Papa John's adjusted operating income increased by 10% in Q1 2024 due to improved margins and cost discipline.

What are Papa John's growth plans for the future?

Papa John's aims for sustainable growth with Back to Better 2.0 and International Transformation initiatives, focusing on driving profitable growth globally.

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