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June 2008: Papa John’s announces expansion plans
Papa John’s has opened six outlets in three months as part of its rapid expansion plan to open 25 new stores nationwide this year. Stores have been opened in Haringey, Morden and Worcester Park and express outlets in Haven holiday camps in Devon, East Sussex and Yorkshire.

April/May 2008: 101st Papa John’s store is the first in the Northwest
Papa John’s opened its 101st store in Sale, Greater Manchester with help from Coronation Street soap star Tom Hudson. Tom plays Chef Paul Clayton in the soap and joined Sale’s kitchen team for the day to entertain staff and customers with his culinary skills away from the set.

March 2008: Ton up success for Papa John's
Papa John's has won awards as 'America's Number One For Customer Satisfaction' in the pizza category and is rapidly building a similar reputation for its high quality pizzas and great service in the UK.

March 2008: Director of Property and Franchising appointed
Papa John’s has announced Alan Mason its Director of Property and Franchising. Alan’s role was created to help Papa John’s attract new franchise partners and succeed in its ambitious UK and Ireland expansion plan to increase its current 99 UK trading stores to more than 300 by 2016.

December 2007: Papa John's Pizza cuts itself a large slice
Papa John's is cutting itself an even bigger slice of Britain's pizza market after adding another tasty addition to its growing franchise

Oct/Nov 2007: The future is HOT for Papa John's Pizza
The base is set, the ingredients are in place and the future is looking as hot as a Pepper Passion for Papa John's Pizza, thanks to a growing presence in towns across Britain

September 2007: Papa John's wins award in recognition of online growth
Pizza chain franchise Papa John's has won the Marketing Society Achievement Award (SME). Papa John's received the award at a ceremony in London in recognition of its online growth, which saw its web-based sales increase by over 500 per cent in 12 months, meaning that 20 per cent of the company's transactions are now handled this way.

September 2007: Papa John's signs largest multi-unit franchisee to date
Signing of leisure expert Geoff Parsons shows that US giant is making in-roads in the British market

July/August 2007: Web superiority leads Papa John's charge
Following major investment into its technical capabilities, Papa John's is experiencing a significant increase in pizzas ordered online - giving franchisees a further boost to their businesses

May / June 2007: Papa John's sets 100-store target for expansion
Papa Johns, the US pizza franchise, has revealed plans to expand the number of outlets in the UK to 100 by the end of the year. The company, which currently operates 87 branches in the UK, said the expansion would be relatively cautious, emphasising the quality of franchisee and product above aggressive advertising against larger rivals.

May / June 2007: Papa John's finds the recipe for success
The recent visit of Papa John's President and CEO Nigel Travis to the UK has highlighted the company's high regard for its UK franchise network's prospects. Dan Clifford reports

April 2007: Taste success with the US No. 1 pizza delivery chain
Having risen to the top of the US pizza market with its 'Better Ingredients Better Pizza' pledge, Papa John's is expanding its UK network with the aim of establishing its pizza as the nation's favourite. Rachel Spaul reports

March 2007: Taste success with the US No. 1 pizza delivery chain
Having risen to the top of the US pizza market with its 'Better Ingredients Better Pizza' pledge, Papa John's is expanding its UK network with the aim of establishing its pizza as the nation's favourite. Rachel Spaul reports

January 2007: Founder flies in to lead the Papa John's charge
Papa John's pizza is set to deliver on its promise to become the UK's favourite delivered pizza after announcing ambitious plans for the coming year

September 2006: Papa John's appoints new MD of UK operations
Papa John's International, Inc. has appointed Ian Saunders as Managing Director of its UK operations. Ian replaces Daniel Cousineau who is leaving Papa John's UK to pursue other ventures.

April/May 2006: Perfect Pizza sale agreed
Papa John's UK has agreed the sale of the Perfect Pizza brand to Smartfirst Ltd, a newly formed company led by former Managing Director Tony Sherriff, backed by Octopus Asset Management and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc.

December 2005: 'Delivery Operator of the Year, 2004'
Having been awarded the title of 'Delivery Operator of the Year 2004' by the Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association, Papa John's is seeking Franchisees for it's exciting new pizza delivery store.

October 2005: Grab a pizza the West Scottish market
With 3,000 outlets worldwide, Papa John's might be one of the world's leading pizza delivery restaurant groups, yet it is currently virtually unknown in Scotland.

October 2005: New innovations at Papa John's
With continued innovation characterising UK development of Papa John's, Business Development Manager Paul Youngman reflects on this award-winning international food brand

September 2005: Pizza company gets saucy with new partner
PAPA JOHN'S has continued its push for increased brand awareness and market share by launching a new initiative.

June 2005: Sit Down Concept Stands Out For Papa John's
US-born pizza takeaway and delivery company Papa John's has excited existing and potential franchisees with a string of initiatives, including a new store design, vibrant packaging, unique delivery vehicles and eye-catching marketing material. Here, the company reveals that when it comes to innovation, there can be few that have made more progress in the last 12 months