Papa John's

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What to know about Papa John's franchise? Papa John's is one of the largest pizza chains in the United States, with multiple locations nationwide and worldwide. The company was founded in 1984 by John Schnatter, who is still the CEO. Papa John's is known for its quality ingredients, including fresh-cut vegetables and 100% real cheese. The company has also been a leader in technology, becoming the first national pizza chain to offer online ordering in 2001. Papa John's continues to innovate, recently launching a mobile app that allows customers to order and pay for their pizzas directly from their smartphones. The franchise offered is for the operation of a quick service restaurant specializing in pizza and limited additional menu items under the name "Papa John's." The franchisee will receive the right to use Papa John's trade names, logos, service marks, and other commercial symbols in connection with the operation of the franchise. The franchisee will also be required to purchase food and supplies from suppliers approved by Papa John's. Papa John's is based in Louisville, KY. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Papa John's franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Papa John's franchise? Before starting a Papa John's franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a Papa John's franchise is $36,500 and can go all the way up to $788,930. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Papa John's business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Papa John's franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Papa John's business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Papa John's franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.