Papa John's Int'l. Inc.

Founded: 1985 Franchising since: 1986
John Schnatter dreamed of opening his own pizza restaurant from the time he was a high school student working at a local pizza parlor in Jeffersonville, Indiana. After getting his business degree from Ball State University in 1983, he returned home, knocked down the broom closet in his father's tavern, sold his car to buy used restaurant equipment and began delivering pizzas.

The first Papa John's restaurant opened in 1985, and the company began franchising in 1986. Today, Schnatter's dream has resulted in over 3,000 Papa John's restaurants worldwide.

Address: P.O. Box 99900 Louisville, Kentucky 40299

Phone: (502)261-7272

Franchisor has 500 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	2,193	31	590	612
2008	2,122	19	474	674
2007	1,683	17	373	648
2006	2,091	15	299	557

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $113,823 - $528,123
Franchise fee: $25,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $185,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $100,000
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Marketing skills
• Multi-unit quick-service general management experience preferred

Operations

• 61% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 20
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Training

• Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
• At location near franchisee : 3-4 weeks

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Other marketing support

• Marketing planning & support

Franchise 500® rank:
#26 (2010); #10 (2009); #36 (2008); #10 (2007); #29 (2006);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#29 (2010); #55 (2009); #49 (2007);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#21 (2010); #10 (2009); #43 (2008); #13 (2007); #24 (2006);