Good news for pizza lovers in India! Papa John’s International, the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company, is making its way back to India. Back in 2017, the company decided to stop their operation in after failing to find success in the country. Now, it’s coming back with a plan to open over 650 stores across India in the next 10 years. Read to know more.
Papa John’s Set To Make A Come Back In India
Papa John’s International exited India in 2017, but now it will make its comeback in October this year. According to NDTV, Vish Narain, managing partner at Pulsar Capita, has mentioned that the brand will open its first outlet in Bengaluru. Pulsar Capital (from India) and PJP Investments (from the UAE) will join hands to operate Papa John’s business in India as master franchisees and will look after the brand’s operation in India.
The pizza brand took this step after Little Caesars, another American pizza brand, started operations in India earlier this year. They had set a goal to open 100 stores across India. Papa John’s revealed its plan to return to India in 2023 and mentioned that it is a slightly complex market. Now, it’s making a comeback when many fast-food brands are also competing with each other.
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Fast-Food Chains Struggle To Sustain
In India, many fast-food brands are already in a tough situation. As per NDTV, Devyani International, one of Pizza Hut’s franchisees in India, is closing underperforming stores. Meanwhile, Sapphire Foods is carefully thinking before expanding. The pizza brands that are already in the lead are Domino’s Pizza with more than 2,200 outlets across the country and Pizza Hut with about 950 stores.
Though the market is tough right now, Papa John’s feels that India holds huge long-term potential. To attract Indian customers, the pizza brand plans to adapt its menu to local tastes along with its signature pizzas. Other global fast-food brands have been doing the same. This October, the international pizza brand is returning to India, and we’re excited to see how it will make a place in the hearts of Indian foodies.
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