Papa John’s: Opens 100th Restaurant in Russia

Louisville / KY. (pj) Papa John’s International Inc., the world’s third largest pizza delivery company, is pleased to announce the opening of the 100th Papa John’s restaurant in Russia. The brand has experienced significant growth in Russia opening more than 32 locations in the past year alone. The 100th restaurant is located in St. Petersburg.

The brand has been expanding rapidly since its entrance in Russia in 2003 by opening new restaurants not only in Russia, but also across a vast territory from Siberia to Central Europe. Currently there are 60 corporate-owned restaurants and 40 franchise restaurants in Russia. Over the last eight years, the company experienced a steady double-digit growth year-after-year. Russia’s 100th Papa John’s is located in St. Petersburg. The restaurant is one of the more expansive locations in Russia with approximately 193 square metres and 36 comfortable seats.

«The opening of the 100th Papa John’s Pizza restaurant in Russia is a big milestone for both the Russian market and for the International business as a whole. It confirms the brand’s attractiveness in the market and high potential for further development. I am thankful to all our franchisees for their confidence. Papa John’s actively chooses each franchisee in Russia to partner with and appreciates their passion and loyalty to the brand», stated Christopher Wynne, the President and CEO of Papa John’s Russia and PJ Western Company.

Papa John’s in Russia continues to develop its e-commerce business. More than 75 percent of all orders are placed online and the brand will continue to focus on improving its digital customer experience including its website, mobile apps and other business tools in 2017. Papa John’s plans to increase the number of restaurants up to 150 in Russia by the end of 2017.

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