US-based restaurant chain Papa Johns International reported total revenue of $478.6m in Q1 2026, down 7.7% from $518.3m in Q1 2025.

The decrease was attributed to a $31m decline in its domestic company-owned restaurants.

For the quarter ending 29 March 2026, net income attributable to common shareholders also decreased to $6.95m, compared with $9.02m a year earlier.

The fall in profit was mainly due to a drop in sales, partly balanced by reduced cost of sales and decreased general and administrative expenses.

Global system-wide restaurant sales for the period stood at $1.20bn, a 3% contraction versus the same quarter last year.

In North America, system-wide sales declined 6% to $868.9m. In contrast, international system-wide sales were up 6% to $333.4m.

Quarterly adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) edged down to $48m from $50m in the prior-year quarter.

Diluted earnings per common share were $0.21, compared with $0.27 a year earlier.

Papa Johns added 28 restaurants globally during the quarter. This included eight new sites in North America and 20 new outlets across international markets.

Papa Johns International president and CEO Todd Penegor said: “First quarter results reflected continued strong performance in our international markets where we delivered the sixth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales.

“In North America, results were in line with our expectations as we navigate the cautious consumer environment and promotional QSR [quick-service restaurant] marketplace.

“As we look ahead, we are focused on advancing our transformation strategy, including through an expanded range of value options and leaning aggressively into innovation. Execution in these areas will enable us to meet customers where they are and unlock more layers of growth.”