
Committed to delivering on its brand promise of "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza," Papa John's has become the world's third largest pizza franchisor with over 3,400 restaurants worldwide. Papa John's is in all 50 states and approximately 40 international markets.
Build a
Better Business with
Better Pizza from Papa John's!
- Proven, streamlined operating system.
- World-class franchise support and business consulting.
- Traditional and Non-Traditional development opportunities.
- Full menu of high-quality, great tasting products for all day-parts.
25th ANNIVERSARY DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE

Papa John's is celebrating 25 years of strong growth with our 25th Anniversary Development Incentive Program! Through Dec. 27, 2009, sign up for one or more traditional or Non-Traditional Papa John's restaurants anywhere in the U.S. and take advantage of these great benefits:
- NO FRANCHISE FEE;
- NO ROYALTY for 12 months; and
- A $10,000 EARLY OPENING AWARD!
Papa John's target markets for single and/or multi-unit development include: Boston; California; Chicago; Connecticut; Michigan; New Jersey; Pittsburgh; and Upstate New York. Other markets will be considered on a case by case basis.
Please review the program memo for full details. Certain restrictions apply.
FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTS
1-3 units: Minimum net worth or $250,000;
and $250,00 per restaurant in cash,
liquid assets or available financing.
4-10 units: Minimum net worth or $1,000,000;
and $250,00 per restaurant in cash,
liquid assets or available financing.
11 or more units: units: Minimum net worth of $2,000,000;
and $250,000 per restaurant in cash,
liquid assets or available financing.
- The prospective franchise group should have a successful business management background and a qualified Principal Operator.
- The Principal Operator must have prior fast food general management experience relative to the number of units to be developed and should have the right to acquire at least 5% equity in the business within 12 months of hire date.
- The Principal Operator should live in the area to be developed throughout the term of the franchise group's existence.
- A Personal Financial Statement and resume must be submitted for each member of the proposed franchise group and a resume must be submitted for the Principal Operator candidate.
Awards
For nine of the past 10 years Papa John's has ranked number one in the highly regarded American Customer Satisfaction Index.
In 2009 Papa John's ranked #10 in Entrepreneur Magazine's
Franchise 500!
Papa John's was also included as one of the
Fastest Growing Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine and Top 10 Global Franchises!
Papa John's is currently seeking experienced individuals for restaurant development in areas throughout the U.S. Now is the time!