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Papa John's says people are buying less pizza because they have less money to spend.

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Papa John's missed sales and profit estimates, North American comparable sales fell 8.3%, and it cut its 2026 forecast. Expected savings and new marketing efforts do not outweigh falling sales and planned restaurant closures.

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Weaker customer spending and heavy discounting are cutting order frequency, especially in North America. Plans to close about 300 weaker restaurants point to continued pressure. Papa John's is also spending more on marketing, expects supply savings, and is testing a new checkout system. Those steps may help, but sales and profit have already fallen.

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