Papa John's Announces August, Quarter-to-Date and Year-to-Date Comparable Sales Results
Domestic system-wide comparable sales for the quarter-to-date ended August 20, 2006 increased 4.4% (composed of a 3.8% increase at company-owned restaurants and a 4.6% increase at franchise restaurants).
Domestic system-wide comparable sales for the eight months ended August 20, 2006 increased 4.4% (composed of a 5.0% increase at company-owned restaurants and a 4.3% increase at franchise restaurants).
Total system-wide international sales for Papa John's branded units increased 31.5% for August, 29.9% for the quarter-to-date and 27.0% for the year-to-date, on a constant U.S. dollar basis, over the comparable periods last year.
At August 20, 2006, there were 2,964 Papa John's restaurants (561 company-owned and 2,403 franchised) operating in 49 states and 24 countries. For more information about the company, visit Papa John's at http://www.papajohns.com.
CONTACT: Papa John's International, Inc., Louisville
David Flanery,
502-261-4753
SOURCE: Papa John's International, Inc.