UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

February 26, 2008

 

Commission File Number:  0-21660

 

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 Johns Boulevard

Louisville, Kentucky  40299-2367

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(502) 261-7272

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


 

Section 2 — Financial Information

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On February 26, 2008, Papa John’s International, Inc. issued a press release discussing fourth quarter and full-year financial results, reaffirming the 2008 earnings guidance and announcing a refranchising initiative.

 

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)         Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Papa John’s International, Inc. press release dated February 26, 2008.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

PAPA JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

(Registrant)

 

Date: February 26, 2008

 

/s/ J. David Flanery

 

 

J. David Flanery

 

 

Senior Vice President and

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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