Papa John's International Inc. Reports Operating Results (10-K)

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Feb 21, 2012
Papa John's International Inc. (PZZA, Financial) filed Annual Report for the period ended 2011-12-25.

Papa Johns Intl has a market cap of $984.1 million; its shares were traded at around $40.29 with a P/E ratio of 19.6 and P/S ratio of 0.9. Papa Johns Intl had an annual average earning growth of 0.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Papa Johns Intl the business predictability rank of 2-star.

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We have continued to produce strong average sales from our domestic Company-owned restaurants even in a very competitive market environment. Our expansion strategy is to cluster restaurants in targeted markets, thereby increasing consumer awareness and enabling us to take advantage of operational, distribution and advertising efficiencies. Average annual Company-owned sales for our most recent comparable restaurant base were $897,000 for 2011, compared to $863,000 for 2010 and $869,000 for 2009. Average sales volumes in new markets are generally lower than in those markets in which we have established a significant market position. The comparable sales for domestic Company-owned restaurants increased 4.1% in 2011, decreased 0.6% in 2010, and decreased 0.5% in 2009. The comparable sales for North America franchised units increased 3.1% in 2011, 0.3% in 2010 and 0.1% in 2009. “Comparable sales” represents sales generated by restaurants open for the entire twelve-month period reported.

Diluted earnings per share were $2.20 in 2011, compared to $1.96 per diluted share in 2010 (including a $0.16 per share gain from the consolidation of BIBP). Excluding the impact of BIBP in 2010, diluted earnings per share increased $0.40, or 22.2% ($2.20 in 2011 compared to $1.80 in 2010). Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased 4.4% in 2011 from the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.10 due to the reduction in shares outstanding.

Excluding the impact of the consolidation of BIBP (income before income taxes of $6.8 million, excluding the BIBP Settlement, or $0.16 per diluted share in 2010, and income before income taxes of $22.5 million or $0.52 per diluted share in 2009), 2010 income before income taxes was $75.5 million (6.7% of total revenues), compared to $67.7 million (6.3% of total revenues) in 2009. The $7.8 million increase in income before income taxes, excluding the consolidation of BIBP, was principally due to the following:

Diluted earnings per share were $1.96 in 2010 (including a $0.16 per share gain from the consolidation of BIBP, excluding the BIBP Settlement), compared to $2.06 per diluted share in 2009 (including a $0.52 gain from the consolidation of BIBP and a $0.04 gain from the finalization of certain income tax issues). Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased 5.2% in 2010 from the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share, excluding BIBP, increased $0.09 due to the reduction in shares outstanding. Review of Consolidated Operating Results Revenues. Domestic Company-owned restaurant sales were $503.3 million for 2010 compared to $503.8 million for 2009. The 0.1% decrease was primarily due to a 0.6% decrease in comparable sales. North America franchise sales increased 2.1% to $1.62 billion, from $1.58 billion in 2009, as comparable sales increased 0.3% and equivalent units increased 4.3%. North America franchise royalties were $69.6 million, representing an increase of 12.2% from the comparable period. The increase in royalties was primarily due to the previously mentioned increase in the standard royalty rate. 43

Domestic commissary and other margin was 8.6% in 2010, compared to 9.8% in 2009. Cost of sales was 75.5% of revenues in 2010, compared to 73.8% in 2009. Cost of sales increased primarily due to our commissaries absorbing an increase in prices of certain commodities, including increases in vegetable products due to the impact from harsh Florida winter weather during 2010. Salaries and benefits were relatively consistent for both periods at $34.1 million and $33.9 million for 2010 and 2009, respectively. Other operating expenses increased approximately $3.3 million in 2010 as compared to 2009, primarily due to higher distribution costs, reflecting increased volumes and an increase in fuel costs.

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