Papa John's decision to close 43 of its restaurants in the UK has sent shockwaves through the fast-food industry. The pizza chain, known for its signature garlic sauce and fresh ingredients, cited tough market conditions and rising costs as the reasons behind the closures.
This news comes as a blow to loyal customers who have come to rely on Papa John's for their pizza fix. Many are left wondering where they will turn now for their favorite pies.
The group had previously said it planned “strategic closures” to free up money for investment and improve profitability at its remaining UK sites.
It has now identified 43 restaurants as “underperforming locations that are no longer financially viable”.
UK, Chris Phylactou, said: “Our priority is our team members, who will be fully supported throughout this process.
The following restaurants are set to shut:
-Barnsley, South Yorkshire
-Bebington, Merseyside
-Bexhill, East Sussex
-Billericay, Essex
-Bromley, Greater London
-Coulsdon, Greater London
-Cricklewood, Greater London
-Darlington, County Durham
-Doncaster, South Yorkshire
-Durham, County Durham
-East Dulwich, Greater London
-East Grinstead, West Sussex
-Eastbourne, East Sussex
-Hailsham, East Sussex
-Harringay, Greater London
-Harrogate, North Yorkshire
-Hendon, Greater London
-Horsham, West Sussex
-Lancaster, Lancashire
-Leeds Meanwood, West Yorkshire
-Liverpool West Derby Road, Merseyside
-Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
-Mottingham, Greater London
-Northwood Hills, Greater London
-Peacehaven, East Sussex
-Peckham, Greater London
-Penge, Greater London
-Putney, Greater London
-Redhill, Surrey
-Rochdale, Greater Manchester
-Rotherham, South Yorkshire
-Ruislip, Greater London
-Runcorn, Cheshire
-Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
-Sittingbourne, Kent
-Southport, Merseyside
-St Helens, Merseyside
-Stoke Newington, Greater London
-Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-Upminster, Greater London
-Watford St Albans Road, Hertfordshire
-Whitton, Greater London
Papa Johns is to shut 43 restaurants across the UK.
The takeaway business confirmed plans to axe the “underperforming” locations after launching a review at the start of the year.
Despite this setback, Papa John's remains committed to providing quality food and service to its customers. The company is working diligently to ensure that those affected by the closures are taken care of and that their loyal patrons continue to enjoy their delicious pizzas.
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