High-Volume Well-Established Papa John’s Pizza Western Suburb of Chicago - Over 14 Years!
In A Busy Strip Center On A Major Retail & Service Corridor With Over 30,000 VPD.
Listing Summary: Serving freshly baked pizzas using fresh hand-tossed dough and superior-quality ingredients including their signature sauce from vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh-sliced veggies, premium cheeses and real meats. Choose from one of their handcrafted specialty pizzas or create your own on original crust, stuffed crust, pepperoni-stuffed crust, NY-style crust, thin crust and gluten-free.
Other popular menu items include papa bowls, papa bites and papadias, as well as their famous breadsticks, garlic knots, cheesesticks, wings and poppers. And their amazing dipping sauces specifically invented by Papa Johns for pizza. Along with chocolate chip cookies, Oreo cookie Papa bites, cinnamon pull aparts, double chocolate chip brownies and salted caramel blondies for dessert. Plus, ice cold Pepsi beverages.
Perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, sporting events, work celebrations or simply a great meal. Combos, deals and bundles, plus gift cards also available and an awards program.
Simple menu and simple operation. Carryout plus in-house and 3rd party delivery. POS system with online ordering and delivery dispatch. DoorDash is integrated into their POS!
Its open kitchen features a 10ft hood, Middleby Marshall conveyor pizza oven, large prep area and walk-in cooler.
Well established franchise location over 14 years. Owner operated. 2025 sales up!
Papa John’s Pizza Franchise Key Selling Points:
1) National Brand Power + Proven Operating System - Papa John’s is one of the best-known pizza brands in the U.S. supported by
* Strong national marketing & promotional cadence
* Robust digital ordering ecosystem (app + web)
* Delivery/carryout-forward model designed for repeat frequency & late-night demand
2) Longer Operating Hours = Strong Revenue Window - Extended hours support dinner, late-night and weekend demand.
3) Built for Off-Premise Demand - Papa John’s is operationally engineered for
* Fast make-line execution
* High-volume delivery & carryout
* Efficient staffing compared to dine-in concepts
* Friendly menu (sides, desserts, beverages, bundles)
Location: Prime corner retail space in a busy strip center with exceptional visibility, easy access and ample parking.
Perfectly situated on a major retail and service corridor with over 30,000 vehicles per day. Near the intersection of two major routes drawing consistent daily traffic from area employers, commuters and residents.
Surrounded by other quick-service restaurants, businesses and national retailers, plus the DMV, village hall and a US post office, as well as a dense residential area. In addition to being close to a high school and large industrial park.
Well positioned in a high-income well-established residential suburban market with a median household income over $103,000. Known for its well-kept homes and lush parks. It's a tight-knit community with a small-town feel, boasting excellent schools and easy access to downtown Chicago.
Year Established: 2012 (Current Owner 2020).
Lease Information: Leased space - cheap $2,000/mth gross. Current lease expires Jan 2028.
Square Feet: 1,200.
Seating: 0.
Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Th 10a-1a & Fr-Su 10a-2a.
Owners Role: Owner operated - husband or wife spend 30-40 hours a week at the store.
# Of Employees: 5.
Training: Papa John’s provides a comprehensive training program covering all critical parts of restaurant operations including order fulfilment, staff training, customer service and more - often lasting several weeks. Plus, territory protection (radius rights) tailored to urban vs. other markets.
Gross Sales (2024): $664,420.
Net Operating Income: $77,992.
Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued at $200,000).
Value of Inventory: $5,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).
Seller Financing Available: No.
Reasons for Selling: Other business interests.
Competition/Market: Recognized as a quality leader in the pizza industry. A top-rated pizza take-out and delivery chain. Emphasizes quality ingredients, customer experience and delivery/carry-out convenience. #1 in customer satisfaction and product quality among all national pizza chains!
Papa John’s was one of the first national pizza chains to offer online ordering and it continues to invest in technology to enhance how customers order and interact with the brand. Recent initiatives include AI integration to personalize ordering experiences and streamline operations.
Growth & Expansion: A globally recognized quick-service pizza brand founded in 1984 and known for its long-running slogan “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” One of the most recognizable pizza franchising opportunities in the world. The 4th largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States and the 3rd largest pizza delivery company in the world. Currently operates over 5,000 locations around the world. Continues to make new innovative products and recipes!
Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the Request More Info Form below or email Brian O'Kelly at Brian@eatz-associates.com or call 847-579-9641 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
