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Jack in the Box vs Papa John's Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Jack in the Box is a quick-service restaurants franchise, while Papa John's Pizza operates in full-service restaurants. Jack in the Box requires an investment of $1.9M – $4.0M while Papa John's Pizza requires $281K – $890K. In terms of revenue, Jack in the Box reports higher average unit revenue at $1.9M. On SBA loan performance, Jack in the Box has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Papa John's Pizza (19.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates Jack in the Box A (Strongest tier) and Papa John's Pizza A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.9M – $4.0M
$281K – $890K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.9M
$1.1MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (46 loans)
19.6% (190 loans)
Total Units
2,136
3,294
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2019
2021
FDD Year
2026
2026