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Papa Johns vs APPLE SPICE®

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Papa Johns and APPLE SPICE® are quick-service restaurants franchises. Papa Johns requires an investment of $111K – $853K while APPLE SPICE® requires $393K – $572K. In terms of revenue, Papa Johns reports higher average unit revenue at $1.2M. On SBA loan performance, Papa Johns has a lower charge-off rate (18.1%) compared to APPLE SPICE® (24.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Papa Johns B (Above Average) and APPLE SPICE® C (Average).

Investment Range
$111K – $853K
$393K – $572K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$49K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.2M
$885K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.1% (323 loans)
24.1% (46 loans)
Total Units
3,291
32
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1991
2016
FDD Year
2025
2025