Papa John's International, Inc. ( PZZA - Free Report ) reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with adjusted earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top line increased year over year, while the bottom line declined from the prior-year quarter's figure. Following the results, the PZZA stock gained 15.9% during yesterday's trading session. Investors responded positively to the company's progress in driving traffic and transactions through strategic initiatives. Management highlighted sequential improvements in same-restaurant sales and transaction share gains, attributing the momentum to a balanced barbell pricing strategy. Looking ahead, Papa John's plans to build on this momentum with a traditional innovation cadence, introducing new crust flavors, pizza formats, toppings and dipping options to attract new customers and capture greater market share.