Lowest cap rate over past 24 months
12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term
| Average Sale Price | $1,200,000 – $2,000,000 |
| Average NOI | $80,000 – $130,000 |
| Building SF | 1,200 |
| Lease Term | 15 Years |
| Escalations | 10% Every 5 Years |
| Stock Symbol | NASDAQ:PZZA |
Papa Johns was founded in 1984 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, by John Schnatter, who began selling pizzas out of the back of his father’s tavern. The brand quickly grew by focusing on high-quality ingredients and a streamlined delivery model, becoming one of the largest pizza chains in the world. Papa Johns is publicly traded under Papa John’s International, Inc., and operates thousands of locations globally through a mix of corporate-owned and franchise-operated stores.
Publicly traded company with a large franchise network
Strong brand recognition and delivery-based model
Small footprint keeps rent, capex, and operating costs low
Flexible site selection across suburban, urban, and college markets
Corporate-guaranteed leases available for newly developed stores
Credit rating is non-investment-grade
Many leases are franchisee-backed, requiring tenant diligence
Dine-in revenue is limited; performance tied to delivery/takeout trends
Competition in pizza/QSR space remains high
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, GA, U.S. |
| Number of Locations | 5,700 |
| Revenue | $2.1 B |
| Company Website | https://www.papajohns.com |
| Key Principal | Rob Lynch |