[ FROM THE FDD ]

Papa Johns' Item 7 initial investment range runs from $281K to $890K, a high end 3.2 times the low end. Item 7 lists the cost lines behind each end of the range.

Source: FDD Item 7

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Papa Johns

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued March 30, 2026.

For Papa Johns, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $281,485 to $890,267 (Item 7).

Verified: Oct 17, 2026

3 RED FLAGS DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: MODERATE(our band for scores 2 to 39)

Does Papa Johns Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 2 pending cases, 1 concluded, 1 franchisee-initiated, affiliate class action.

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How Much Does a Papa Johns Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

5.0%

percentage of net sales

$281K to $890K

3,294

+3

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

VERIFIED // CHECKED AGAINST THE FDD

What Does Papa Johns' Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

[ EARNINGS DATA LOCKED ]

Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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