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Papa John’s International, Inc. (PZZA) reported that it has completed a strategic refranchising of 28 formerly corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando area. These locations, previously operated by Papa Johns USA, Inc., are now owned and operated by PZZA Group, LLC and Magic City Pizzerias, LLC, entities led by longtime franchisee Wade Oney.
The refranchising supports Papa Johns’ initiative to partner with proven operators. Oney’s organizations now own more than 120 Papa Johns restaurants after opening 10 new locations in 2025 across Central and South Florida. Papa Johns describes itself as the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company, with approximately 6,000 restaurants in about 50 countries and territories.
EARNEST Partners, LLC reported beneficial ownership of 2,890,502 shares of Papa Johns International, Inc. common stock, representing 8.8% of the outstanding class. The firm has sole voting power over 2,118,623 shares and shared voting power over 577,300 shares. It holds sole dispositive power over all 2,890,502 shares and no shared dispositive power. EARNEST Partners is filing as an investment adviser, and no individual client’s interest relates to more than five percent of the class.
Managed Account Advisors LLC, a Delaware entity, reported beneficial ownership of common stock of Papa Johns International Inc. MANAGED ACCOUNT ADVISORS LLC reported holding 2,158,609 shares, representing 6.6% of the common stock outstanding, based on 32,902,014 shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported by the issuer.
The filer reported no sole or shared voting power over the shares. It reported sole dispositive power over 2,087,919 shares and shared dispositive power over 70,690 shares. The filing was signed by Authorized Signatory Monica Yako on August 12, 2026.
Papa Johns International Inc. has a planned disposition of its common stock under a Rule 144 notice, with securities listed for potential sale on the NASDAQ and a reference date of 08/10/2026. The disclosure also outlines multiple future Restricted Stock Vesting events in common stock, including quantities of 5,423 units vesting on 08/07/2024, 1,795 units on 03/04/2025, 5,423 units on 08/07/2025, 294 units on 09/09/2025, and several additional vesting dates in 2026 with amounts between 1,796 and 4,216 units.
Papa John’s International reported softer Q2 2026 results as North America demand weakened. Total revenues were 482,397 (in thousands), down 8.8% year over year, and net income attributable to the company was 8,533 (in thousands), with diluted EPS of 0.24 versus 0.28. Global comparable sales declined 5.7%, with North America negative and International modestly positive.
The company advanced its Enterprise Transformation Plan, closing 101 North American restaurants in the first half (eight Company-owned) and approving 17 additional closures. It recorded 4,416 of restructuring costs in Q2 and 8,706 year to date, expects total charges of about 24 million to 31 million, and has identified at least 30 million of G&A savings and at least 60 million of supply‑chain savings over 2026–2027. Operating cash flow for the first half fell to 35,828 from 66,843 (in thousands). The board paid 0.92 per‑share dividends totaling about 30,864 (in thousands) in the first half but voted to suspend the quarterly dividend beginning with the third quarter of 2026. Outstanding debt was 733,515 (in thousands), including 400,000 of senior notes and a 200,000 term loan.
Papa John’s International reported second quarter 2026 total revenues of $482.4 million, down 8.8% year over year, with global system-wide restaurant sales of $1.20 billion, a 4.8% decline excluding currency. Comparable sales fell 5.7% overall, as North America comparable sales decreased 8.3% while International comparable sales grew 1.5%. The company opened 50 new restaurants system-wide.
Net income was $8.7 million and diluted EPS was $0.24, compared with $9.7 million and $0.28 a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA was essentially flat at $52.7 million, and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.46 from $0.41. Free cash flow for the first half of 2026 declined to $9.5 million from $36.5 million.
Management highlighted ongoing softness in North America driven by a weaker consumer environment and intense promotions, alongside continued momentum internationally. To fund its transformation strategy, the Board decided to suspend the quarterly dividend beginning with the third quarter of 2026. The company also lowered its 2026 outlook, now guiding global system-wide restaurant sales down 2%–4% and adjusted EBITDA of $180–$190 million, versus prior guidance of $200–$210 million.
Todd Allan Penegor, President & CEO and director of Papa Johns International Inc., reported a Form 4 transaction in Common Stock. On July 31, 2026, 8,498 shares were disposed of at $29.90 per share as payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. After this transaction, he directly owned 196,034 shares of common stock.
Papa John’s International, Inc. announced a planned Chief Financial Officer transition. Ravi Thanawala will resign as CFO and President, North America effective June 30, 2026, to become CFO at another public company, and will remain in an advisory role through July 31, 2026. The company states his resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies or practices and that he will not receive severance.
The board appointed Chris Collins, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Principal Accounting Officer, as interim CFO effective June 30, 2026. For the period he serves in this role, his annual base salary increases to $415,000 and his target annual bonus opportunity rises to 75% of base salary. Papa John’s has begun a search for a permanent CFO and reassigned North America operations responsibilities to Marc Richard. The company also plans to release second quarter 2026 results before market open on August 6, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Papa Johns International Chief Administrative Officer Caroline Miller Oyler reported a routine share transaction related to compensation. On this Form 4, 251 shares of common stock were disposed of at $31.92 per share as a tax-withholding disposition, meaning shares were withheld to cover tax obligations rather than sold in the open market.
Following this transaction, Oyler directly holds 64,750 shares of Papa Johns common stock. She also has an additional 685.13 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan, giving a clearer picture of her ongoing equity stake in the company after the tax-related share disposition.
Papa Johns International director John C. Miller received an equity grant tied to his existing awards. On this Form 4, Miller acquired 159 shares of Papa Johns common stock at $34.21 per share as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase.
Following this award of dividend equivalent rights on his annual restricted stock unit awards, Miller directly holds 12,130 shares of common stock. The transaction reflects routine compensation-related equity rather than a discretionary stock trade.