Papa John's shines in Q3

• Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) posts impressive results for Q3 amid a pressured environment for restaurant operators.
• System-wide comparable sales were up 5.5% in North America and 7.6% for international stores (+8.9% ex-F/X) during the quarter.
• The company raises full-year EPS guidance to $2.46-$2.52 vs. $2.35-$2.45 prior and $2.45 consensus.
• Previously: Papa John's beats by $0.07, beats on revenue (Nov. 1)
• PZZA +3.00% AH to $77.00.