U.S. FRANCHISING

U.S. FRANCHISING
NON-TRADITIONAL

INTERNATIONAL
FRANCHISING

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Non-Traditional Development Requirements and Fees

Papa John's net worth and capital requirements for new franchisees are as follows:

• 1-3 units - Minimum net worth of $250,000; and $250,000 per restaurant in cash, liquid assets, available financing, or a combination thereof.
  
  
• 4-10 units - Minimum net worth of $1,000,000; and $250,000 per restaurant in cash, liquid assets, available financing, or a combination thereof.
  
  
• 11 or more - Minimum net worth of $2,000,000; and $250,000 per restaurant in cash, liquid assets, available financing, or a combination thereof.
  
  

These are minimum requirements and do not represent the total potential costs to open and operate one or more Papa John's units.


Additional franchisee qualifications and requirements include:

• The prospective franchise group should have a successful business management background and a qualified Principal Operator.
  
  
• The Principal Operator should live in the area to be developed throughout the term of the franchise group's existence.
  
  
• The Principal Operator must have prior fast food general management experience relative to the number of units to be developed/operated and should own or have the right to acquire at least 5% equity in the business within 12 months of hire date.
  
  
• A fully completed Request for Consideration Form and current resume must be submitted for each member of the proposed franchise group, including the proposed Principal Operator. Also, Papa John's will request supporting financial documentation from each proposed owner.
  
  

Franchise Fees

• The initial franchise fee is $5,000 per restaurant.
  
  
• An ongoing royalty fee of 5% of net sales is due on a monthly basis.
  
  
• Papa John's requires that non-traditional franchisees contribute to the national marketing fund and, if applicable, the local co-op. These contributions are only 25 % of the contribution amounts for standard units.
  
  

Papa John's Franchise Disclosure Document includes more detailed information regarding marketing and advertising.


*THESE FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO AWARD A FRANCHISE. SUCH AN OFFER MAY BE MADE ONLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE DISCLOSURE LAWS, IF ANY.


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In the event that we are experiencing an abnormally high volume of inquiries, please understand that it may take several days for you to receive a response. On those occasions, we sincerely appreciate your patience.