Papa John’s focuses on small towns for new store openings

Pizza franchise set to establish up to 10 new outlets in newly defined, more compact territories before the end of the year

Papa John’s is to target small towns in order to grow its franchise network in the UK.

The pizza brand is set to open up to 10 new stores in newly defined, more compact territories before the end of 2021. 

Amit Pancholi, UK director of business development at Papa John’s UK, says: “We’re finding many customers’ first taste of Papa John’s is while they’re on holiday, so we’re now bringing our ever growing presence in the UK’s leading holiday parks back home so customers can enjoy their favourite pizza treat as locally as possible too.
 
“We are one of the fastest growing QSR brands in the UK in terms of new store openings. 

“As a big brand now also delivering to small towns, our aim is to give our valued customers choice. 

“Our continued expansion means we’ve created many jobs in local communities as we build our brand presence, while bringing our ‘better ingredients, better pizza’ concept to more neighbourhoods across the nation.
 
“For franchisees opening stores in the new, more compact trade zones, we supply our innovation, expertise and know-how to help them with smarter local marketing. 

“As a franchisor, we provide all the support needed to enable our franchisees and their teams to thrive in business and grow as we expand.
 
“As well as our high street locations, we continue to partner with a range of leading leisure and sports venues, in addition to holiday parks looking to add a quality food proposition through a leading global brand.” 
 
Papa John’s was founded in the USA in 1984. 

It has over 5,000 stores in more than 40 international markets and territories, including 450 in the UK.