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Papa Johns vs Pieology

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Papa Johns and Pieology are quick-service restaurants franchises. Papa Johns requires an investment of $261K – $853K while Pieology requires $304K – $808K. Papa Johns discloses average revenue of $1.1M; Pieology does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, Pieology has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Papa Johns (18.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Papa Johns A (Strongest tier) and Pieology A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$261K – $853K
$304K – $808K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.1% (323 loans)
0.0% (23 loans)
Total Units
3,291
109
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
2012
FDD Year
2025
2024