Fazoli's vs Papa John's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Fazoli's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Fazoli's is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $6.38 per item.
Make Fazoli's and Papa John's at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Fazoli's
- Unlimited breadsticks are free with any dine-in entree — a $7.49 penne marinara plus unlimited breadsticks is the cheapest filling meal on the menu.
- Family Meal Deals feed four for $28.99 to $34.99, roughly half the cost of four individual entrees.
- Fazoli's runs a frequent 'Pasta Pass' style promotion in some markets offering unlimited pasta for a fixed period.
Papa John's
- Papa Pairs at $6.99 per item on two or more items undercuts every board price on the menu, including large pizzas.
- The large two-topping carryout deal at $9.99 saves $6 over the board price for the same pizza — never order carryout at menu price.
- Every pizza includes a garlic sauce cup at no charge; extra cups are $0.75 and are the cheapest way to make a cheap pizza better.
Fazoli's vs Papa John's — FAQ
Is Fazoli's cheaper than Papa John's in 2026?
Fazoli's is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu Papa John's is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.49 for a typical item against $8.49 at Fazoli's.
What is the price difference between Fazoli's and Papa John's?
On matched items the average difference is $6.38, or about 3% overall. Fazoli's averages $11.31 across 41 priced items; Papa John's averages $10.97 across 33.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Fazoli's or Papa John's?
Fazoli's starts at $1.99 (Chocolate Chip Cookie) and Papa John's at $2.29 (20 oz Bottle).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.