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Papa John's Pizza vs Papa Johns

Franchise Comparison 2026

Papa John's Pizza is a full-service restaurants franchise, while Papa Johns operates in quick-service restaurants. Papa John's Pizza requires an investment of $281K – $890K while Papa Johns requires $261K – $853K. 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, Papa Johns has a lower charge-off rate (18.1%) compared to Papa John's Pizza (19.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates Papa John's Pizza A (Strongest tier) and Papa Johns A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$281K – $890K
$261K – $853K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1MIncl. company outlets
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
19.6% (190 loans)
18.1% (323 loans)
Total Units
3,294
3,291
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
2021
FDD Year
2026
2025