Fazoli's vs Papa John's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Fazoli's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Fazoli's is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $6.28 per item.
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 — 6 of 6. 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 $6.28, 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.