Telepizza: plans to open a minimum of 300 stores in the United Kingdom in the next 10 years

Madrid / ES. (tp) Spanish Telepizza, the largest non-U.S.-based pizza delivery company in the world by number of stores, is pleased to announce its first master franchisee partnership with Karali Ventures Limited in the UK, which will be opening 80 new stores within in the next ten years. The first stores will be opened in late 2016.

Pablo Juantegui, Executive Chairman of Telepizza, welcomes Salim Janmohamed, Chairman + Managing Director at Karali Group, a group of companies specialise in the QSR industry, being one of the largest Burger King operators in the UK, and has developed other brands, including Chamama, Traditional Favourites, Caffé Italiano, and Cafe Select. The Group has an incredible track record of success over 30 years in the food + beverage business.

«We are very pleased to announce our first UK master franchisee partner, which marks an exciting step in our expansion into the UK market. Our international expansion is gaining momentum after a strong launch, which has been reinforced by international partners who are interested in growing our brand globally», explained Pablo Juantegui, Executive Chairman of Telepizza.

Giorgio Minardi, President of International at Telepizza said: «We are very fortunate and pleased to have Salim Janmohamed join our organization. His impressive leadership and knowledge of the UK market will be instrumental for us to open up the market for our Brand and our other master franchisees».

Plans to open 300 stores in the next 10 years

Telepizza plans to open a minimum of 300 stores, with 20-30 franchisees, that will develop 30 regional markets around the UK within the next ten years.

Telepizza supports every franchisee with its know-how, continued training and the solidity of its brand, acquired over almost three decades of operational excellence. Telepizza also safeguards quality standards, managing the entire process from factory to consumer.

Approximately 35 percent of Telepizza stores worldwide are owned and operated by Telepizza, while around 65 percent are owned by its business partners (franchises and master franchises)

Salim Janmohamed, Chairman + Managing Director at Karali Group said: «I am really looking forward to introducing Telepizza to the UK market and I am confident that the brand will receive a warm welcome using fresh ingredients in pizzas that are handmade on demand for the UK consumer, which is what is missing in the pizza delivery business».

International strategy

Telepizza’s international strategy is focused on growth in markets where it is currently operating, exploring new business opportunities, and entering new markets, via master franchises. Currently, the company is present in 15 countries and its international chain sales exceed 30 percent of the total.