Papa John's

$PJPHF500 #11
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryPizza
Locations3,294
Franchisee Count2,799
Franchise Fee$0
Item 7 Low$38,376
Item 7 Midpoint$59,401
Item 7 High$80,426
Royalty Fees5% of Net Sales of the Restaurant for each Period
Ad / Brand Fund6%
Sold Not Open0
ParentPapa John’s International, Inc.
Founded1984
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business42
Began Franchising1991
HQLouisville, KY
Executives16
LinksWeb
Main Phone(502) 261-7272
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Papa John's Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Papa Johns restaurants devoted primarily to the sale of pizza and related food products, characterized by a distinctive system including special recipes, menu items, distinctive design, software, operational procedures, training, and advertising programs.

Franchisees must purchase the Information System, which includes point-of-sale technology, and are required to utilize the franchisor's help desk and support services.

Papa John's Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Papa Johns restaurants devoted primarily to the sale of pizza and related food products, characterized by a distinctive system including special recipes, menu items, distinctive design, software, operational procedures, training, and advertising programs.

Read Papa John's’s complete March 31, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,850 brands on FranDeals.

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