Papa John’s in Beirut

Ten pizzeria branches planned in two years

American pizzeria Papa John’s is planning to expand its local presence to ten branches before 2015.

Since the beginning of 2013, Papa John’s has opened three local branches in Sin El Fil, Corniche El Mazraa, and on the Choueifat-Khalde road.

Jihane Nader, HR and Development Manager at the Kuwaiti firm Al Anadel, Papa John’s franchisee locally, said two additional branches will be opening within the coming two months. “One branch will be located in Furn El Shebbak, and another one in Hamra or Verdun, as the location is still under negotiation.”

Papa John's primarily handles carryout and delivery orders. Some stores have tables and chairs for dining in. The US-based pizza chain is available worldwide through 4,200 outlets in 36 countries.