Form: 8-K

Current report filing

December 10, 1999

8-K: Current report filing

Published on December 10, 1999



SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
December 9, 1999

PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 61-1203323
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer identification
incorporation or organization) number)


2002 Papa John's Boulevard
Louisville, Kentucky 40299-2334
(Address of principal executive offices)

(502) 261-7272
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Item 5. Other Events

On December 9, 1999, Papa John's International, Inc. announced that they were
revising estimates for 4Q 1999 comparable sales growth. Based on weaker than
expected December sales, and a recent decision to close its company-owned
restaurants early on Christmas Eve, the company now estimates that systemwide
comparable sales will increase approximately 2% for the quarter. In addition,
Papa John's announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase
from time to time through December 31, 2000, of up to $50 million of the
company's common stock. This summary of the attached press release is qualified
in its entirety by the complete text of such document, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated December 9, 1999.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Registrant)


Date: December 10, 1999 /s/ E. Drucilla Milby
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E. Drucilla Milby
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer


Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.

99.1 Press Release dated December 9, 1999