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Patsy’s Pizzeria vs Papa John's Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Patsy’s Pizzeria and Papa John's Pizza are full-service restaurants franchises. Patsy’s Pizzeria requires an investment of $399K – $766K while Papa John's Pizza requires $281K – $890K. Papa John's Pizza discloses average revenue of $1.1M; Patsy’s Pizzeria makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Includes company-owned outlets; Covers a partial period, not a full year. Papa John's Pizza has SBA lending data on file with a 19.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Patsy’s Pizzeria C (Average) and Papa John's Pizza A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$399K – $766K
$281K – $890K
Franchise Fee
$75K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
$1.1MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
19.6% (190 loans)
Total Units
11
3,294
Unit Growth (YoY)
-1 units
+80 units
Year Began Franchising
2014
2021
FDD Year
2025
2026