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GNC vs Papa Johns

Franchise Comparison 2026

GNC is a healthcare franchise, while Papa Johns operates in quick-service restaurants. GNC requires an investment of $188K – $507K while Papa Johns requires $261K – $853K. In terms of revenue, Papa Johns reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, GNC has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Papa Johns (18.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates GNC B (Above average) and Papa Johns A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$188K – $507K
$261K – $853K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$476K
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (10 loans)
18.1% (323 loans)
Total Units
2,140
3,291
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
2021
FDD Year
2025
2025