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Papa John's Franchise

Pizza

At Papa John's we have a simple formula for success: Focus on one thing and try to do it better than anyone else. By keeping the Papa John's menu simple, we are able to focus on the quality of our product by using only superior-quality ingredients. Our commitment to quality can be seen in all of our ingredients, from our fresh (never frozen) water-purified traditional dough, to our vine-ripened fresh-packed tomato sauce (which goes from the vine to the can in an average of six hours), to our cheese made with 100% mozzarella and many other premium ingredients. Click on the links at the top of the page to find out more about our Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Papa John's Franchises?

Total Cost: $135,800-$491,600
Total Franchise Fees: $20,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 4%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available

Contact Information for Papa John's

Papa John's International Inc.
P.O. Box 99900
Louisville, KY
40299

Phone Number: (502)261-7272

Franchise Homepage:

Papa John's In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Papa John's begin operations? 1985
When did Papa John's begin selling franchises? 1986

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2003 2018 5 346 585
2002 2000 7 328 597
2001 1928 9 85 636
2000 1902 9 60 641
1999 1536 0 17 523

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Countries of Interest: Asia, Canada, Eastern Europe,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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