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 24, 2009

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)

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¨ 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 February 24, 2009, Papa John’s International, Inc. issued a press release discussing fourth quarter and full-year financial results and an increase in 2009 earnings 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 February 24, 2009.

 
 
 

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)

/s/ J. David Flanery
 
J. David Flanery
 
Senior Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer