Managing Director of Papa John's, Ian Saunders said: 'I am delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Mason as Director of Property and Franchising for Papa John's in the UK and Ireland.

'Alan will be responsible for the combined areas of acquisition, store development and estate management as well as the attraction and recruitment of new franchise partners for our business. So his 10 years' experience in senior property and development roles in a number of hospitality businesses including Rileys, Pizza Hut, Luminar Leisure, Scottish & Newcastle and Allied Domecq will prove invaluable.'

The company's expansion plans were reinforced at its recent annual conference in Windsor, which Papa John's founder, John Schnatter flew over from Louisville to attend. Ian adds: 'There has been a real buzz around Papa John's in the UK over the last few months and I think people sat up and took notice when John Schnatter came to this country and gave such a bright prediction for the future.'

Published: 14 March 2008

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