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The Papa John’s franchise network was founded in the USA in 1984 and there are now more than 300 stores across the UK and over 4,800 stores in 40 international markets and franchise territories. Papa John’s is the only branded franchised pizza chain to use only 100% fresh dough, giving a better natural flavour and our unique tomato sauce is made from the best Californian tomatoes, picked and packed from vine to can in just six hoursThe latest franchised store on Commercial Road, Hereford, will n...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has delivered on another successful year with new store openings at the end of 2018 including the franchise territories of: Dundee, Cannock, Leeds, Bury St Edmunds, Bracknell, Peterborough, Cheadle, Bristol and Havant.  Phil Gaffer, QFP, franchise sales and business development manager, Papa John’s confirms: “Last year was busy for new store openings as consumer demand drives our continued expansion.  We now have well over 400 franchised retai...

When we want food prepared and brought to our door.. you probably didn't think about it being cooked at your door either. However, from creating from scratch the perfect pizza to order, fresh and hot from the oven, directly outside residential homes is the brainchild of Mostro Pizza who are building up this innovative style of hot food home delivery based on the Isuzu Jiffy Banquet product.The first three of their 3.5 tonne specialist pizza takeaway trucks are now working for Mostro Pizza in the...

The Saracen's Head, a pub in Staffordshire as joined forces with Papa John’s and will be serving their customers the popular pizzas and a pint! From 12th April 2021, the long awaited return of the pub-goers who like to visit the popular public house in the vibrant village of Weston, can now also enjoy Papa John’s pizza made with only the freshest, finest ingredients for the first time, served up with their favourite beverage inside, or in the pub’s extensive beer garden. Lucy Dell, Genera...

As well as delivering to local residents within the designated franchise territory seven days a week, the recently launched Papa John’s franchise will also be serving up freshy-cooked pizza to MK Dons supporters from a dedicated Papa John’s franchise kiosk from within the stadium, once fans are permitted to attend football matches, concerts and other events once again. The agreement will see the leading food & beverage franchise giant Papa John’s - known for its “BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER...

The popularity of leading fast food pizza franchise Papa John’s, continues to grow as six new franchise stores open in franchise territories across the UK, generating more than 90 new jobs. These new stores are located within the franchise territories of Kempston in Bedford, Pallion in Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees, Swadlincote in Derbyshire, Holborn in London and New Milton in Hampshire are now all open for business and ready to deliver on the Papa John’s promise of: “BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER...

Franchisees John and Heather Caputo sign Master Galactic Agreement to secure the rights to open and operate Domino’s locations on planet Mars.Domino’s, who released a statement at the end of June, said this follows the announcements made by tech giants Tesla to establish a colony on Mars by the year 2050. Amazon have also entered the space race by establishing plans for a colony on the moon.“I thought more and more about it, realised that it may appear crazy, but the more and more I thought abou...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it is currently holding a series of virtual discovery meetings designed for potential franchisees to learn more about the fast food franchise.    Phil Gaffer, QFP, franchise sales and business development manager Papa John’s UK confirms:  “At Papa John’s in the UK, we are fortunate to be able to support our communities by delivering hot food to those staying at home and to people in outdoor locations that are in line with go...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced Reza Tohidi has taken over the Cheltenham franchise territory store plus two additional Papa John's franchise locations within the franchise territory of Gloucester.   Reza helped manage these stores for several years before raising funds to purchase the franchises. Reza explains: “I have a background in food sales as I worked as an Italian restaurant manager for four years plus in a take-away in Birmingham for nine years. ...

With more people set to take on a plant-based diet in 2020 than ever before, pizza delivery chain franchise giant Papa John’s is extending its meat-free offering by adding a new butternut squash base and a range of delicious new vegan pizzas to its menu nationwide.Further recognising the need for alternative dietary requirements and in a first for the brand, the pizza franchise delivery firm is launching a *Butternut Squash Base. With health kick resolutions in full swing, pizza lovers across th...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has been named as the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association (PAPA), pizza delivery chain of the year for 2019.   The award recognises the chain operators who are successfully driving the delivery/takeaway sector.   The award win was announced at a special ceremony which aimed to showcase and recognise the finest pizza, pasta and Italian food businesses across the country, held on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London....

Leading international pizza franchise network, Papa John’s has announced the appointment of Justin Gilbert who will take up the role of director of business development in the UK for the pizza franchise giant.  Justin Gilbert has almost 20 years’ experience in the pizza industry, having worked for both Domino’s pizza franchise group and the Pizza Hut franchise group.  He will now be responsible for Papa John’s retail portfolio including store construction, acquisition plus fr...

Arslan bought a Papa John’s Pizza Franchise in 2012 in partnership with his sister and was running the store in Tunbridge Wells. Since 2015 Arslan was looking to get out of the food industry, he explains his search for a new business opportunity, ‘As I wanted to get out of the store and away from the pizza oven, I started looking for something in the service industry and decided to look for a Franchise in Commercial Cleaning.’ In Arslan’s search for a Commercial Cleaning Company he did his...

For the first time ever, Papa John’s the fast food pizza franchise will be swapping its famous Californian tomato base for Heinz’s legendary tomato ketchup on their all new, Hot Dogpizza, that launched on 15th May 2019. The clever folks at Papa John’s have joined forces with the condiment kings at Heinz and as a result, have created their sauciest ever pizza. The new Hot Dog pizza is not only a nod to the nation’s favourite condiment but recognises the winning flavour combinations of a clas...

Papa John’s, has announced it has teed-off with Abbeyford Leisure to bring the home of Pizza to the home of golf in St Andrews. The newest franchised Papa John’s store is located on Abbeyford Leisure’s St Andrews Holiday Park at Kinkell Braes, one of the most sought-after holiday locations on the east coast of Scotland. The new store will also deliver to residents of St Andrews, so the whole town benefits and not just the happy campers!David J Evans, chairman, Abbeyford Leisure explains: “As one...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it is expanding within the Edinburgh franchise territory.  Franchisee, George Eastcroft has now opened his fourth Papa John’s franchise within his franchise territory in Edinburgh, this time in Blackhall, located in the North West of Scotland’s capital city. George Eastcroft confirms: “I joined Papa John’s in 2005.  At the time, Papa John’s was new in Scotland and wasn’t that well known, so our main challenge was brand awareness....

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has launched its 2018 festive campaign! Papa John’s Festive Feast Pizza builds upon the success of previous festive pizzas but this year it includes hog roast, plus, for a sweet treat afterwards: Cherry Shimmer Candy canes! Starting with Papa John’s 100% fresh dough and our unique tomato sauce - made from the best Californian tomatoes, picked and packed from vine to can in just six hours - for 2018 instead of regular sausage, Papa John’s is using a new “hog...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened its latest franchised store within the franchise territory of Exeter. Former accountant, Harry Dhaliwal, joined the Papa John’s franchise network ten years ago and now adds Exeter to his two existing London franchise outlets plus one franchise territory in Plymouth. Harry comments on his latest acquisition:“I chose the Papa John’s franchise originally as I believed in the quality of the product; it’s simply number one in the food franchise market...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened in Putney, South West London. The store opening follows recent new launches across the UK, in locations including: Manchester, Halesowen, Dunfermline, Sunderland and Halifax. Phil Gaffer QFP, franchise sales and business development manager confirms: “Pizza is now firmly on the menu in Putney! However, this location represents just one of the many sites where we are cooking-up our top-quality pizza to deliver to brand new customers. Our growth con...

Pizza delivery franchise company, Papa John’s is offering pizza lovers their very own jungle experience with its limited-edition ‘BBQ Ostrich Pizza’ this November.   Launching just in time to enjoy while you watch your favourite celebrities enter the jungle in the nation’s favourite reality TV show, Papa John’s BBQ Ostrich Pizza is made with mouth-watering Ostrich meat crumble loaded onto a doughy BBQ base. Simply delicious, it is sure to offer a tasty eating experience that’s far from a tr...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has become a ‘hot favourite’ following its latest store opening within the franchise territory of Newmarket, the English town famed for its horse-racing heritage.Papa John’s franchisee within the Newmarket Franchise Territory Balwinder Bal stated: “We think our Newmarket store will be a winner!  Plus, we also have plans to open more Papa John’s locally and are currently researching suitable premises to get us off to a flying start.”Balwinder has spe...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has opened its latest franchise store in the franchise territory of Didcot, Oxfordshire.   The new pizza franchise outlet will be run by franchisee Bally Brar with the help of 15 locally recruited staff.  Bally also runs the Abingdon franchise territory for Papa John’s and has been a franchisee since 2014.    “I have a background in the pizza industry, previously working as an area manager for a rival firm,” confirms Bally.  “Ho...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened within the franchise territory of Wrexham.  The newest high street franchise store will now employ more than 20 local staff to deliver Papa John’s top quality pizza to residents in Wrexham and the surrounding area.  “Papa John’s continues to grow in popularity and we now have well over 350 stores across the UK,” confirms Phil Gaffer, franchise sales and business development manager, Papa John’s.  “Our: “BETTER INGREDIENTS.  BET...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s pizza franchise group has rolled out a new customer satisfaction programme called ‘Papa Talk’. With the aim of providing even better service, the pizza giant now invites customers to rate the Company’s service instantly by email or a sticker on top of their pizza box. “The survey is quick and simple and customers are incentivised to rate various aspects of their purchase from one to five,” explains Phil Gaffer, QFP and sales and business franchise development...

Papa John’s, has announced the appointment of a new franchise sales and business development manager. Phil Gaffer, will now be responsible for franchisee recruitment as Papa John’s continues to expand it's franchise network throughout the UK. In addition, two new staff have been appointed to the business development team to help oversee new store development and John Mott, who joined Papa John’s in 2012 as construction and development manager, has been promoted to development director.“The s...

Leading pizza franchise delivery store, Papa John’s, has announced its latest store opening in the franchise territory of Bradford, Shipley. New franchisee Johney Rai and his franchise business partner Baljit Singh Kissy plan to build a Papa John’s pizza business portfolio over the next few years.Johney Rai explains: “I worked for a major pizza restaurant chain for more than 20 years. As well as time spent as head chef I had various roles including managing the training and development for eve...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its newest store located in the franchise territory of Mansfield, Nottingham has exceeded expectations! The pizza franchise store which opened at the end of July is centrally located in St Crispin's Court, Stockwell Gate and run by franchisee Abdul Kasana, who also manages four other Papa John’s pizza outlets in the region.“We have recruited ten new part-time, plus ten more full-time local staff to manage the Mansfield store,” confirms Abdul K...

Leading pizza franchise network, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee Umar Malik, who runs more than ten Papa John’s franchise food outlets in South Wales, has opened his second franchise store in the franchise territory of Cardiff. Umar who was just 27 when he joined the Papa John’s franchise family three years ago, now employs well over 200 staff in his pizza franchise outlets in Cardiff, Swansea, Neath, Newport, and Llanelli franchise territories. “Many people are surprised to learn that Ca...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its latest franchise store opening in the franchise territory of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. Franchisee, Umar Malik, now employs around 200 staff across his ten Papa John’s pizza franchise territories in South Wales including the Swansea franchise territory, Newport franchise territory, Cardiff franchise territory and now the Llanelli franchise territory. “Llanelli is the largest town in Carmarthenshire and so is a fantastic location for us,” c...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the opening of its second store in the franchise territory of Hull. Franchisee Rohit (Rocky) Pahwa and his brother Lohit joined Papa John’s and originally opened-up in the franchise territory of Hull in 2016. The pizza franchise loving duo’s second franchise store, which now covers the East side franchise territory of the city, is located on the Gateway Retail Park on Holderness Road and will employ more than 25 local people.Rocky explains: “...

Pizza Firenze, who opened their first pizzeria In Florence In 2001 and successfully made the most out of one of the best known and typical Italian food: The “Italian Pizza”, is coming to exhibitions across the globe.The Italian pizzeria will be attending the 33rd Japanese international franchise show between the 1st and 3rd of February at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center. The show has become one of the biggest franchise shows in the world and this year continues that growth with over 30...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has just opened franchise territories in Barry, in the Vale of Glamorgan, just in-time for Christmas! The Barry store is now run by school friends turned franchisees, John O’Brien and brothers Clif and Dale Roberson, who also manage Papa John’s in Pontypridd, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Merthyr Tydfil.Clif Roberson comments: “We are very excited to open in Barry. We all have a personal connection with the region as it’s where we enjoyed our h...

Leading pizza delivery franchise brand Papa John’s has launched it's latest pizza franchise store within the Bridgend near Cardiff franchise territory. Multi-unit franchisee Clif Roberson who first joined the Papa John’s franchise group back in 2016, will now operate the franchise store with the help of a newly recruited team of 20.Clif Roberson confirms: “This is the first time Papa John’s has launched in Bridgend and it’s an exciting time. It’s great that we can offer new jobs at every le...