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Papa John's International PZZA Advertising
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Papa John's International in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:AdvertisingExpense.
The source filing: Papa John's International’s 10-Q, filed August 6, 2026.
- Filed
- Aug 6, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q2 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001628280-26-053823
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended / June 28,2026 | Three Months Ended / June 29,2025 | Six Months Ended / June 28,2026 | Six Months Ended / June 29,2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of sales | 339,025 | 371,716 | 679,917 | 738,212 |
| General and administrative expenses | 58,954 | 70,118 | 114,950 | 135,285 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 19,248 | 18,819 | 36,977 | 37,162 |
| Advertising funds expense | 41,983 | 44,023 | 85,217 | 88,361 |
| Total costs and expenses | 459,210 | 504,676 | 917,061 | 999,020 |
| Operating income | 23,187 | 24,490 | 43,945 | 48,455 |
| Net interest expense | (9,516) | (10,584) | (19,199) | (20,663) |
| Income before income taxes | 13,671 | 13,906 | 24,746 | 27,792 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Papa John's International's advertising?
- Papa John's International (PZZA) reported advertising of $41.98M in Q2 2026.
- How has Papa John's International's advertising changed year-over-year?
- Papa John's International's advertising decreased by 4.6% year-over-year, from $44.02M to $41.98M.
- What is the long-term trend for Papa John's International's advertising?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Papa John's International's advertising has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $155.94M to $167.64M.
- What does advertising mean?
- This metric captures the total expenditures dedicated to marketing, promotional campaigns, and brand awareness initiatives. For a franchise-based business, it reflects the investment made to drive customer traffic and maintain market share in a competitive quick-service environment. It is a critical indicator of the company's commitment to top-line growth and brand equity development.
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