All Papa John's articles
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InterviewsPapa Johns harnesses the power of culture to fuel innovation
International R&D director Adam Wilcock tells MCA how the brand intends to stand out in a cluttered pizza market and focus on innovation that stays true to cultural nuances in the UK
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NewsPapa John’s confirms 43 closure locations
Around a tenth of the pizza company’s 450 UK locations are described as “low-performing” or “underperforming” and so no longer financially viable
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NewsRob Lynch swaps Papa Johns for Shake Shack
Lynch, who has been CEO at the pizza chain since 2019, suceeds Randy Garutti at the premium burger brand
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NewsPapa John’s to close 50 underperforming UK sites
The closures are part of a process to reposition and optimise its UK business model as the pizza chain reports a decline in international sales in 2023
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NewsPapa John’s closes multiple ‘non-viable’ franchises
As the US pizza brand optimizes its UK business, it expects to make more strategic closures of low-performing restaurants to drive improved profitability
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NewsPapa Johns ‘confident’ in long-term potential of UK
CEO Rob Lynch said profits in the third quarter were impacted by the “dilutive impact” of recent UK acquisitions
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NewsGavin Lilley joins Subway
Lilley has joined the fast-food sandwich chain as director of operations and L&D after holding various roles at Papa Johns UK
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NewsPapa Johns UK appoints MD
Chris Phylactou, who was previously VP of supply chain at the pizza company, replaces Rob Payne as UK MD
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NewsPapa Johns faces headwinds
The 531-strong pizza chain reported turnover of £95m in 2022 and faced pressures on profitability as a result of the wider economic climate
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NewsPapa Johns acquires 27 new sites
The pizza group’s UK corporate estate now stands at 118 restaurants, with the company aiming to follow a similar owner-operator model to its home US market
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Inception Group, Pho, Roxy Leisure, Flat Iron and more
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NewsPapa John’s takes 91 UK sites in-house
Establishing a corporate-owned restaurant portfolio is part of a strategy by the pizza group to reposition its UK portfolio and drive “above average” growth in the market
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InterviewsPapa Johns: ‘We are setting out the roadmap for the next five years’
Under a revamped management team and new business plan, the pizza brand is exploring new channels and formats including pizza by the slice, senior director of operations Lee Reed tells MCA
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NewsPapa John’s bolsters ops team
Lee Reed joins as senior director of operations from KFC UK&I, where he was director of franchise operations
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NewsPapa John’s to open first modular pod
The pizza chain has delivered its first modular pod unit to a Haven’s resort in an initiative to offer flexible opportunities to franchisees
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InterviewsPapa John’s: ‘There are opportunities everywhere’
Amit Pancholi, UK director of business development, speaks to MCA about growing the brand’s presence on the high street and beyond
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings and announcements, featuring new sites from The Ivy Asia, Din Tai Fung, Las Iguanas, Clean Kitchen Club, Burger & Beyond, and more
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest opening announcements, featuring BrewDog, Barrafina, Myungrang Hot Dog, and more
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NewsPapa Johns UK appoints new MD
Rob Payne has been appointed as the new managing director of the pizza company, following Liz Williams’ promotion in May
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NewsPapa John’s to roll out new branding
The new look has been unveiled at its Potters Bars store, with the branding be rolled out to its +500 store estate in the UK