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GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES vs Papa John's Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES and Papa John's Pizza are full-service restaurants franchises. GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES requires an investment of $277K – $403K while Papa John's Pizza requires $281K – $890K. In terms of revenue, Papa John's Pizza reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. Note: Includes company-owned outlets; Covers a partial period, not a full year. On SBA loan performance, GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES has a lower charge-off rate (4.7%) compared to Papa John's Pizza (19.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES A (Strongest tier) and Papa John's Pizza A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$277K – $403K
$281K – $890K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$540K
$1.1MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.7% (89 loans)
19.6% (190 loans)
Total Units
358
3,294
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2021
FDD Year
2025
2026