Do you have an email address?
Yes we do it is enquiries@papajohns.co.uk
What is your head office address?
The address for our Chertsey Campus is: Papa John's (GB) Ltd. The Forum, Hanworth Lane, Chertsey. Surrey. KT16 9JX
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What is the application process?
All prospective franchisees will be called by our Franchise Sales Manager who will explain the whole recruitment process in more detail.
How long is the Papa John's franchise agreement?
The initial agreement is normally for 10 years. Subject to lease and other considerations, the franchise agreement is renewable by the franchisee currently at no additional charge
What is the cost of investment in a Papa John's store?
Typically between £177,000 and £225,000 (excluding VAT and freehold), of which £70,000 should be in liquid funds.
What do I get for my money?
At the start of the franchise agreement there is an initial fee payable for each unit and this gives you the right to use the Papa John's trademarks, its system for preparing, marketing and selling food products, its information, specifications, know-how and other confidential and proprietary information. Included in the indicative total investment cost, there is also some allowance for management and staff training (part of the initial fee) and initial marketing support prior to opening. Most of the start-up costs are comprised of building fit-out and equipment costs which will vary, depending on your site. Package normally includes all fixtures and fittings, signage, internal signs, map and frame, estate agent's fee, legal fees, franchise fee, marketing fee, project management costs, and pre-opening expenses.
What franchise and royalty fees does Papa John's charge?
The franchisee fee is £18,500+ VAT (at 20%) for each franchise unit; this gives you the right to use the Papa John's trademarks, its systems for preparing, marketing and selling food products, its information, specifications, knowhow and other confidential and proprietary information.
In additions there is a franchise royalty fee of 5% of the net sales and a marketing fee of 4% (unless there is a local group of stores known as a Co-op who pay an extra 1%) of net sales. You will also be responsible for the rent, rates and utility costs of the store for the term of the franchise agreement.
What financial information can you give me?
Papa John's already have over 150 franchised Delivery units in the UK and Ireland in addition to its company owned outlets. Every site will have its own specific cost profile, of which the biggest is labour. Only the franchisee will know what his/her labour cost will look like. However we will be able to supply some historic actual costs associated with running a delivery restaurant to help you work out what your business might look like. We can also give historic average financial data such as weekly sales, food costs, utility costs etc. You would then need to work out your own projections, to make sure you are happy to invest your money in your business.
I would like to open a store in X - is that possible?
We can talk to you more about specific areas and towns at our open days.
I have my own premises and would like to a Papa John's from there
We are always on the lookout for property with existing A5 consent (Hot food takeaway use). One of our acquisitions team will be able to advise you on this by emailing your property details to property@papajohns.co.uk Link to property pages
How long does it take between applying and opening a store?
This depends on whether we have property available in the chosen area but typically the timescale is between 6-9 months.
How long is the training programme and where is it?
You will receive 4 weeks training on our Management Training Programme for you to obtain our Restaurant Operations Certificate. The training takes place both at our Milton Keynes Quality Control Centre and a 'buddy' store local to your home base.
Extensive and continuous support from a dedicated Franchise Business Manager and our Restaurant Support Centre Staff will assist you with recruiting and training new staff, marketing, product control, pricing and other operational areas.
Can I retain my existing business and still become a franchisee?
Papa John's is a full time business and requires hands on involvement from the Franchise Operator as such 100% of the time must be focused on the PJ store.
Is previous catering or retailing experience necessary?
No. Most of our franchisees did not have previous catering or retailing experience. The most successful franchisees are entrepreneurial, owner/operators and have excellent people skills.
What are the staff numbers and trading hours of an average store?
In an average new store 20 jobs are created, split 40% full-time, 60% part-time. We seek, where possible, to operate standard opening hours for all of our stores and the typical closing time is 2300hrs. There are, of course, some units that operate different hours, but these are usually in non-residential areas where other outlets are also trading after 2300hrs
What are the chances of success with Papa John's?
Papa John's have over 150 stores in the UK and many of our operators run multi-site business and earn a comfortable living from those stores. Individual earnings are dependent on many factors such as overheads and operating costs of the individual stores.
I am interested in developing a market outside of the UK - what should I do?
If you could visit www.papajohns.com who will be delighted to help you with your international enquiry
Does Papa John's have a responsible growth policy in the UK?
Do you have any London areas available?
Due to exceptional success all our London areas are now operating.