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Papa John's Pizza vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Papa John's Pizza is a full-service restaurants franchise, while Wingstop operates in quick-service restaurants. Papa John's Pizza requires an investment of $281K – $890K while Wingstop requires $310K – $1.0M. In terms of revenue, Wingstop reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. On SBA loan performance, Wingstop has a lower charge-off rate (8.4%) compared to Papa John's Pizza (19.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates Papa John's Pizza A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$281K – $890K
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1MIncl. company outlets
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
19.6% (190 loans)
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
3,294
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
1997
FDD Year
2026
2026