Leading Pizza Franchise, Papa John's opens it's latest store in Hereford

The Papa John’s franchise network was founded in the USA in 1984 and there are now more than 300 stores across the UK and over 4,800 stores in 40 international markets and franchise territories.

Papa John’s is the only branded franchised pizza chain to use only 100% fresh dough, giving a better natural flavour and our unique tomato sauce is made from the best Californian tomatoes, picked and packed from vine to can in just six hours

The latest franchised store on Commercial Road, Hereford, will now supply Papa John’s pizza, renowned for its quality and fresh ingredients to residents in and around the cathedral city.

Anthony Round, Business Development Manager for Papa John's Franchise commented on the latest store opening;

“Hereford has over 53K residents so is a ‘hot’ location for our latest franchised Papa John’s! As well as many families being located in the region, the town has several higher education establishments so students will also be able to sample our top quality pizza, delivered to their door.”

The Papa John’s concept of ‘Better Ingredients, Better Pizza’ has proved popular since set up. The first restaurant was set up in 1985 in the USA by John Schnatter’s who’s story is an inspiration to anyone in the franchised business. At high school, he worked as a dishwasher in a pub in Jefferson, Indiana, later selling his prized car to fund used restaurant equipment to make and sell his own pizza from a converted broom cupboard in his father’s tavern. The customers loved the pizza so much that John was able to expand by moving into adjoining space in 1984, eventually leading to the opening of the first Papa John's restaurant the following year.

Jitesh Patel, franchisee for Hereford runs 18 Papa John’s in the UK has this to say on his latest franchise opening;

“John Schnatter was certainly an inspiration to me. I joined the Papa John’s franchise network 12 years ago and have built-up my franchise portfolio of stores as the Company’s popularity has grown. I am delighted now to be able to bring Papa John’s superior quality pizza to Hereford for local residents to enjoy. There is a huge market for quality pizza and people simply want the best. Our new team, made up of 15 local recruits, is now ready to deliver!”

Papa John’s is currently recruiting new franchisees across the UK. Papa John’s provides all the necessary franchise training, help with location selection and full turnkey franchise solution to opening the store. Papa John’s is also currently offering a franchisee incentive scheme to help with set up, which includes deals on equipment, marketing and discounted fees.

Papa John’s, was recently named as the UK National Pizza Delivery Chain for the sixth time.