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Jimmy John's vs Papa Johns

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jimmy John's and Papa Johns are quick-service restaurants franchises. Jimmy John's requires an investment of $366K – $728K 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, Jimmy John's has a lower charge-off rate (5.8%) compared to Papa Johns (18.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Jimmy John's A (Strongest tier) and Papa Johns A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$366K – $728K
$261K – $853K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$986K
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.8% (1074 loans)
18.1% (323 loans)
Total Units
2,689
3,291
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2021
FDD Year
2025
2025