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Papa Johns vs Wingstop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Papa Johns and Wingstop are quick-service restaurants franchises. Papa Johns requires an investment of $261K – $853K 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 Johns (18.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Papa Johns A (Strongest tier) and Wingstop A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$261K – $853K
$310K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.1% (323 loans)
8.4% (465 loans)
Total Units
3,291
2,586
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
1997
FDD Year
2025
2026