PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
Papa John's franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in pizza and limited additional menu items under the Papa John's brand, primarily operating on a delivery and carry-out basis with some dine-in options. The business model requires franchisees to enter development agreements to open multiple units in standard, small-town, or non-traditional locations such as malls, airports, or stadiums, using a proprietary system including recipes, operations standards, and trademarks. It targets consumers seeking quality pizza and related products in various community settings.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 6% marketing fund + $375/mo software maintenance + $80/mo help desk
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 2,365 standard franchised Restaurants that were open the entire year of 2024.
* All figures extracted directly from Table 2: Net Sales Summary of Franchised Restaurants for the year 2024. The 'Net Royalty Sales' are defined as 'Net Sales' which represents gross revenues after minor deductions (sales tax, refunds, etc.). Weekly sales averages and medians for Franchised Restaurants from Table 4 were annualized to validate the annual figures from Table 2, showing consistent results.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA Current | N/A | $25K | 5.0% | 7 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+36 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
3,337 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
3,337 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of equipment lease dispute with former franchisee.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA franchise is $1,122,575. The median revenue is $1,068,262.
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