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. Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.

Under the company's 2013 Development Incentive Program, franchisees signing development agreements in the U.S. now through 2013 under this program can receive:

No franchise fee ($25,000 value);
$50,000 in equipment, including two Middleby-Marshall ovens, which may be purchased by the franchisee for $50 after operating for three years;
A royalty waiver for up to 18 months; and
A $3,000 food credit with PJ Food Service, which operates Papa John's fresh dough and food distribution quality control centers, for each restaurant that opens at least 30 days prior to the scheduled opening date.

The program is generally available for new U.S. unit development agreements signed by qualifying franchisees through Nov. 30, 2013, for new restaurant openings on or before Dec. 29, 2013. The incentives are subject to the complete rules and eligibility requirements of the program at the time of signing a development agreement. Full program details are available upon completion and review of a Franchise Application accessible at www.papajohns.com

Please Note: The operators of Papa John's, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Papa John's website.

Papa John's Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Papa John's Franchise?

Total Investment: $59,000-$395,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee: N/A

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How to contact Papa John's

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

Phone: (502)261-7272

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News and Press Releases

Papa John's Marks 4,000th Global Restaurant Opening
Papa John's International Inc. will mark its 4,000 global store opening Sept. 14, when CEO/founder/chairman John Schnatter gives away 4,000 pizzas throughout New York City. A celebration will also be held in nearby New Hyde Park, N.Y., where the milestone unit is located. The free pizzas will be ...

Papa John's Renews Franchisee Incentive Program
Papa John's International Inc. has renewed its Development Incentive Program for 2013, continuing the same offers to domestic franchisees who open new restaurants before the end of next year. The package of incentives is available to franchisees who sign agreements for new units between now and N...

Papa John's Signs 5-year Partnership Deal With Nc State Athletics
Papa John's is now an "Official Partner of Wolfpack Athletics," having signed a 5-year collaboration deal this week with North Carolina State. The agreement includes stadium signage, broadcast and online presence and in-venue concession sales during sporting events. According to GoPack.com, the p...

Papa John's Announces Three Senior Level Promotions
Papa John's International Inc. has announced that Tony Thompson has been promoted to chief operating officer and president, PJ Food Service. Thompson, who most recently served as executive vice president, Global Operations and president, PJ Food Service, will continue to report to John Schnatter,...

Papa John's Franchise Owner Says Obamacare May Force Job Cuts
Papa John's pizza restaurant owner Judy Nichols' plan to expand her business in Southeast Texas with a fourth location is on hold because of uncertainty over the impact "Obamacare" will have on her operations. "I want to open a new restaurant, but without knowing how Obamacare will affect me, I c...
Papa John's News & Press Releases

Papa John's Franchise History

When did the first Papa John's open? 1985
When did Papa John's start Franchising? 1986

Year U.S.A. 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

Expansion Plans

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,

International: Asia, Canada, Eastern Europe,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:The prospective franchisee should have at least one partner with a successful business management background and one partner who qualifies as the Principal Operator. For single-unit development, an individual can apply to be both owner and Principal Operator. The Principal Operator must have prior general management experience relative to the number of units to be developed and must own or have the right to acquire at least 5% equity in the business within 12 months of hire date. A fully completed Request for Consideration Form and current resume must be submitted for each member of the proposed franchise group or the owner operator, including the proposed Principal Operator. Also, Papa John's will request supporting documentation from each proposed owner

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