For Papa Johns, the franchise business model fits in perfectly with our entrepreneur culture and mindset by providing the framework to work in partnership with like-minded franchisees and together build something special.
For you, owning a franchise is the perfect way to own a business while avoiding many of the risks associated with starting out on your own independently. We awarded our first franchise in 1984. Over this time, we have built up the experience and practical hands on knowledge in supporting the people who invest in to our business.
We’ve enhanced things to make franchising with Papa Johns even more flexible. From traditional multi-store opportunities, meaning our high street brick and mortar restaurants that have become such an integral part of our communities we serve, to non-traditional options like a Papa Johns kiosk at sports stadiums, or one of our sleekly designed modular units that you can feature in holiday parks at the seaside or at major events or family destinations. We have lots of options to create a development plan that suits your investment into the business. Both formats are perfect for individuals, existing businesses and established brands that would like to partner with us for a bespoke customer experience courtesy of Papa Johns.
We award the Papa Johns franchise to highly capable individuals that can operate a multi-store business, or businesses who share our values. We are looking for natural leaders that want to deliver the best customer service and serve their communities with better pizza.
By owning a Papa Johns franchise, you will be expected to put in the same level of effort, time and enthusiasm you would if going it alone. The management of your Papa Johns franchise will be down to you, but that doesn’t mean you’ll go it alone, far from it.
You will enjoy the benefits of our world class training, operational systems, Global brand and award-winning National marketing. You will also enjoy the benefits of being part of a well-established network of franchisees who embrace a community spirit of sharing and supporting one another.
We are proud to be a full member of the British Franchise Association (bfa). To gain full membership, the bfa have approved our agreement, investigated our financial stability and randomly questioned our franchisees regarding our business practices.
The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the only voluntary accreditation body for franchising in the UK. Its remit is to develop and continuously improve the standards of good practice in franchising and to accredit franchisors who meet these standards. The bfa represents hundreds of UK franchise brands each vetted against a strict code of ethics and business practice.
For further information please visit the bfa website.
The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association (PAPA) has named Papa Johns as it’s pizza delivery chain of the year for the second consecutive year! This award recognises what we are doing to drive the market. Now, let’s go for the hat trick!
Banks love franchising as the format demonstrates a lower failure rate with a high success rate compared to traditional business ownership. We work closely with the franchise departments of the main high street banks including NatWest, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC and Hitachi Capital. Our close working relationship involves regular updates on the performance of Papa Johns and the franchise network. Through our close working relationship with the banks we arrange meetings with local relationship managers and to ensure that they are fully briefed when they meet with you.
We’re pleased to say that every franchisee requiring funding whose business plan has been signed off by ourselves, has received the funding that they required.
Typically, the banks will provide lending for up to 60% of the total investment, including working capital.
