US’s Papa John to try Central Asian market
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US pizza giant Papa John’s International has continued its Central Asian expansion, opening its first restaurant in Kazakhstan.
The Kazakhstan Papa John’s is located in the capital city of Almaty and opened its doors this week. Papa John’s is now in 46 countries and territories around the globe.
Master franchisee PJ Western plans to open 16 Kazakhstan Papa John’s restaurants. PJ Western currently operates 181 Papa John’s in Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Poland, and will continue to expand in Eastern Europe and into Central Asia. A second restaurant in Almaty is scheduled to open in October.
“We believe that our passion for better ingredients will transfer well to Almaty and beyond and our new customers will love our quality pizza,” said Christopher Wynne, co-owner and CEO of PJ Western.
The company is Papa John’s largest international franchisee with more than 180 restaurants.
Papa John’s International is looking for potential franchisees in Paris, Belgium and Denmark.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many Papa John's restaurants does PJ Western currently operate across all its territories?
How many Papa John's restaurants does PJ Western currently operate across all its territories?
PJ Western currently operates 181 Papa John’s restaurants across Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Poland. They are also responsible for the new opening in Kazakhstan and plan further expansion.
Q.What are the immediate expansion plans for Papa John's within Kazakhstan?
What are the immediate expansion plans for Papa John's within Kazakhstan?
Master franchisee PJ Western plans to open 16 Papa John's restaurants in Kazakhstan. A second restaurant in Almaty is already scheduled to open in October, following this week's initial launch.
Q.Beyond the Central Asian market, where else is Papa John's International looking to expand its franchise network?
Beyond the Central Asian market, where else is Papa John's International looking to expand its franchise network?
Papa John’s International is actively seeking potential franchisees in several European locations. The company is currently looking for partners to expand into Paris, Belgium, and Denmark.
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