Papa John's vs Pizza Depot Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa John's vs Pizza Depot including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Papa John's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
Investment $26,500 - $844,420$197,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%$500 weekly
Advertising Fee 8%1% - 3%
Year Founded 19852000
Year Franchised 19862000
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Papa John's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
Experience The prospective franchisee should have at least one partner with a successful business management background and one partner who qualifies as the Principal Operator. For single-unit development, an individual can apply to be both owner and Principal Operator. The Principal Operator must have prior general management experience relative to the number of units to be developed and must 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 or the owner operator, including the proposed Principal Operator. Also, Papa John's will request supporting documentation from each proposed owner-

Financing Options
 
Papa John's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Papa John's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
Training We provide initial training for the operator of 6-8 weeks. In addition, we continue to provide ongoing training for your operator and team.-
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Papa John's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Papa John's

We didn’t start our business in a boardroom. We started it in a broom closet. Back in 1984, our Founder, John Schnatter (that’s Papa John to you) sold his beloved muscle car to buy pizza‐making equipment. Armed with only an oven and a love for making quality pizza, John opened the very first Papa John’s in the crowded broom closet of his father’s tavern. Over the years, this passion for making better pizza informed every decision and pizza we made...because the last thing we wanted to be was a pizza company. So instead of chopping vegetables with machines, we chop them by hand every day. Instead of investing in gimmicks, we invest in fresh ingredients. And we pile them high on our fresh, never-frozen original dough. Today, we’ve surrounded ourselves with like-minded people with a passion for making better pizza, including franchisees, suppliers, athletes, pizza makers, and farmers we’ve known for over 30 years. Like our friend Dino in California - "he grows the best tomatoes. In the end, John’s desire to create a better pizza built more than a pizza company...he built a pizza family.

At Papa John's we have a simple formula for success: Focus on one thing and try to do it better than anyone else. By keeping the Papa John's menu simple, we are able to focus on the quality of our product by using only superior-quality ingredients. Our commitment to quality can be seen in all of our ingredients, from our fresh (never frozen) water-purified traditional dough, to our vine-ripened fresh-packed tomato sauce (which goes from the vine to the can in an average of six hours), to our cheese made with 100% mozzarella and many other premium ingredients.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a standard Papa John’s franchise is $130,120 to $844,420. This includes up to $73,920 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a non-traditional Papa John’s franchise is $26,500 to $388,920. This includes up to $56,420 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.

Seeking new franchise units Worldwide.

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#146 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#127 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






About Pizza Depot

Pizza Depot specializes in take-out and delivery of pizza made from the freshest ingredients and top quality chicken wings. Our retailers follow the same strict guidelines when preparing any Pizza Depot product, thus guaranteeing consistent quality across all outlets.

On our commitment to providing quality products, reasonable prices and outstanding service, we continue to grow across Canada.

Pizza Depot is also an active member of the community we serve. Pizza Depot has sponsored the Indian Community Show at Canada’s Wonderland. The event was sold out by early afternoon, something that has happened only once before in the history of the Park.

After such an exciting day, patrons were encouraged to visit Pizza Depot outlets. This was a record breaking day for sales at all of our retail locations.

Your Pizza Depot franchise is a turnkey operation. Our expert team of professionals work full time scouting new locations. We are committed to finding ideal locations and we follow a proven formula when establishing a location. Innovative store design ensures that each location is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. We are committed to the success of all our franchisees. We offer the skills and support needed for a successful business through our comprehensive training program.