Papa John’s sells company-owned restaurants in Beijing
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Papa John’s International has sold its restaurants in Beijing and Tianjin in China.
The 34 stores have been bought by Asia Gourmet Holdings (Shanghai), a portfolio company of Advantage Partners, a private equity firm in Asia.
“Asia Gourmet Holdings (Shanghai) is an experienced and successful operator with significant interests in the restaurant industry in China,” said Tim O’Hern, president, international, Papa John’s.
“The new franchisee shares our commitment to quality and will represent our ‘Better ingredients. Better pizza’ brand promise well moving forward in the region.”
Nam Jeongil, chairman of Asia Gourmet Holdings, said the company was looking forward to building on the success Papa John’s had built in China to date.
“There is a bounty of opportunities for Papa John’s in Beijing and Tianjin. We will apply Asia Gourmet Holding’s knowledge of the region and success with our existing restaurant concepts, such as Zheng Yi Wei, a leading chain of restaurants offering Korean cuisine, to the Papa John’s business.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company bought Papa John's restaurants in Beijing and Tianjin?
Which company bought Papa John's restaurants in Beijing and Tianjin?
Asia Gourmet Holdings (Shanghai), a company within the Advantage Partners private equity firm, purchased the Papa John's restaurants. They are an experienced operator in China's restaurant industry.
Q.How many Papa John's stores were sold in China?
How many Papa John's stores were sold in China?
Papa John's International sold a total of 34 restaurants across the cities of Beijing and Tianjin. These stores were company-owned until the recent acquisition.
Q.What is the new franchisee's experience in the restaurant industry?
What is the new franchisee's experience in the restaurant industry?
Asia Gourmet Holdings (Shanghai) is an experienced operator in China's restaurant industry, with interests in various concepts. They notably own Zheng Yi Wei, a leading chain specialising in Korean cuisine.
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