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Papa John’s launches in Cambodia

By Rajiv MenonCambodia
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US pizza chain Papa John’s is launching in Cambodia with 15 restaurants scheduled to open during the next three years. The company opened its flagship store in Phnom Penh last month.

“Papa John’s Cambodia team is truly passionate about pizza,” said Peter Xu, Papa John’s Cambodia franchisee.

“With our ‘Better ingredients – Better pizza’ promise, we look forward to providing local pizza lovers with quality products and outstanding services.”

Xu also owns a Papa John’s franchise in New York and other business ventures in Cambodia.

Jack Swaysland, Papa John’s COO, international, said that following a record year of sales and growth, Papa John’s is well-positioned to accelerate international development, a key pillar for the brand’s long-term growth.

Papa John’s has restaurants in 48 countries, with the latest new openings in France, Spain, Tunisia, Iraq, the Netherlands, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, the Bahamas, Pakistan, and Portugal. The company is eyeing expansion in Brazil, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Questions & Answers

Q.

How many Papa John's restaurants are planned for Cambodia over the next three years?

A.

Papa John's plans to open 15 restaurants in Cambodia over the next three years. The first flagship store was launched in Phnom Penh last month, marking the brand's entry into the country.

Q.

Who is the franchisee for Papa John's in Cambodia?

A.

Peter Xu is the Papa John's franchisee for Cambodia. He also owns a Papa John's franchise in New York and has other business ventures operating within Cambodia.

Q.

Why is Papa John's focusing on international expansion now?

A.

Following a record year of sales and growth, Papa John's believes it is well-positioned to accelerate international development. This strategy is identified as a key pillar for the brand's long-term growth.

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