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BURGER KING vs Papa Johns

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BURGER KING and Papa Johns are quick-service restaurants franchises. BURGER KING requires an investment of $348K – $3.3M while Papa Johns requires $261K – $853K. In terms of revenue, BURGER KING reports higher average unit revenue at $1.7M. On SBA loan performance, BURGER KING has a lower charge-off rate (7.3%) compared to Papa Johns (18.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates BURGER KING A (Top Quintile) and Papa Johns A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$348K – $3.3M
$261K – $853K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.7M
$1.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.3% (275 loans)
18.1% (323 loans)
Total Units
6,650
3,291
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
2021
FDD Year
2026
2025