Ongoing economic challenges and weakening consumer confidence are dampening Papa John's (PZZA) growth prospects.
Papa Johns International has experienced flat sales growth and a cratering stock price.
Dining out may have gained popularity during the post-lockdown recovery, but based on recent data, the American public may be losing some of its appetite for fast food, fast casual, and other dining establishments. This leaves restaurant stocks at risk of declining in price. Stocks in this sector have already been squeezed by factors like high inflation. During 2022 and 2023, the popularity of dining out stayed strong despite higher prices and smaller portions, but with U.S. economic growth slow