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):
October 7, 2003
Commission File Number: 0-21660
PAPA JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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61-1203323 |
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(I.R.S. Employer
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2002 Papa Johns Boulevard |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(502) 261-7272 |
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 7, 2003, Papa John’s International, Inc. announced September and third quarter comparable sales results and a reduction in its 2003 earnings guidance range due to declining operational results and the closure and asset impairment of certain Company-owned restaurants. The Company also announced the impact of adopting a new accounting standard.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Papa John’s International, Inc. press release dated October 7, 2003. |
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.
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PAPA JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: October 9, 2003 |
/s/ J. David Flanery |
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J. David Flanery |
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Senior Vice President of Finance and |
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