Papa John's Franchise Cost 2026
Total investment: $150,000–$440,000. Franchise fee: $25,000. Royalty: 5.0% + 8.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.
$25,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$150,000–$440,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
5.0% + 8.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$710K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate
Startup Cost Breakdown
Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Papa John's
Real Estate & Buildout
$100,000
Equipment & Fixtures
$90,000
Initial Inventory
$10,000
Initial Marketing
$20,000
Working Capital Reserve
$60,000
Qualification Requirements
Net Worth Required
$250,000
Liquid Capital Required
$75,000
vs. Fast Food & Restaurant Average
Investment vs. Category Avg
-81% vs. avg ($1579K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
-0.1% vs. avg (5.1%)
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated May 2026.