Papa John’s plans 650 pizza eateries across India by 2033

Papa John’s International Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) is partnering with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants across India over the next 10 years.

The first of the new eateries is scheduled to open in 2024 in Bangalore, with more restaurants to follow in other cities in South India before going further across the country. PJP Investments Group currently operates more than 100 Papa Johns restaurants across the United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and the company plans to open the first Papa Johns location in Iraq in 2024.

“Papa Johns global momentum continues, in partnership with seasoned, successful restaurant operators like PJP Investments,” said Amanda Clark, Papa Johns”™ chief international and development officer. “PJP Investments first partnered with Papa Johns to expand into the UAE in 2005. We are excited that their commitment to flawless execution of Papa Johns high standards is now being brought to India.”