Papa John's

PZZA · EST. 1984 · Louisville, Kentucky

+ CompareFranchise requirements
US UNITS3,3772025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS5,6002025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Primary-source review pending

01Our Coverage

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Papa Johns’ revenue decline reflects refranchising and weaker store sales

An earlier 85-store transfer explains most of the company-restaurant revenue decline. Comparable sales and North America commissary figures need separate readings.

Sep 15, 2026

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02About the Brand

Pizza delivery chain emphasizing better ingredients and quality

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

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Records can refer to different reporting dates within a year. Estimates are identified in the source labels; these records are not a like-for-like growth calculation.

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