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):
November 3, 2010


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:

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

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

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

[  ]  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 November 3, 2010, Papa John’s International, Inc. issued a press release discussing 2010 third quarter earnings and updating 2010 earnings and comparable sales guidance.


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 November 3, 2010.


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: November 3, 2010

/s/ J. David Flanery

J. David Flanery

Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer