Papa John's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Papa John's franchise: $261K–$853K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$261K–$853K
Franchise Fee
$5K–$25K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
Net Sales
Ad Fund
6%
Net Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 6% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $375/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.2M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
11.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.2M, you'd pay approximately $58K/year in royalties alone, plus $69K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Development Fee Deposit (per restaurant, credited against Initial Franchise Fee) | $5K |
| Information System | $20K |
| GIS New Store Map Package | $1K |
| On-Site Support Fee | $3K |
| On-Site Installation Fee | $2K |
| Help Desk Service Fee | $240 |
| Test Fit Fee | $950 |
| Software Maintenance Fee | $1K |
| Opening Inventory (pizza dough, pizza sauce, other opening inventory and supplies) | $6K |
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