Papa Johns
Quick-service pizza restaurant offering delivery and carryout, with limited dine-in at some locations.
Your franchise match score
Food & Beverage
Brand highlights
- CEOTodd Penegor
- Headquarters2002 Papa John’s Boulevard, Louisville, KY, 40299
- Year founded2020
- Year started franchising1991
- IndustryFood & Beverage
- Locations open3291 (+127 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$261,165 - $853,365
- Franchise fee$5,000
- RoyaltyTraditional Restaurant – 5% of Net Sales3 of the Restaurant for each Period4; Non-Traditional Restaurant – 5% of Net Sales3 of the Restaurant for each Period4; Small-Town Restaurant – 6% of Net Sales3 of the Restaurant for each Period4
- Brand fundTraditional Restaurant – 6%7; Non-Traditional Restaurant and Small-Town Restaurant – 25% of the standard rate7
- Required Liquid Capital$20,000
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-28
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Papa Johns, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Business Experience | Review the professional backgrounds and relevant business experience of Papa Johns's executives, directors, and key management personnel. | |
| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Papa Johns, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Papa Johns franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Papa Johns provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 3291 |
| Franchise locations | 2752 |
| Corporate locations | 539 |
System growth over time
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