Papa Johns has opened its 6,000th restaurant, according to a press release.
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the unit is owned and operated by Papa Johns franchisee Yasir Hussain, who became a franchise partner in 2019. Hussain plans additional expansion in the market as well as in the Cleveland area.
“Since joining the Papa Johns family in 2019, I’ve seen firsthand the remarkable growth and innovation that drive our success,” Hussain said in the press release. “The opening of the 6,000th restaurant is a testament to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved. I’m excited about the future and confident that Papa Johns is well-positioned for continued expansion across the globe. As a franchisee, I’m proud to be part of this thriving business and look forward to contributing to its ongoing success.”
In 2024, the average tenure among Papa Johns franchisee was approximately 15 years, and franchisees owned an average of seven restaurant locations each. Papa Johns has expanded its global footprint by more than 1,000 restaurants since 2017.
“I’m grateful for our franchise partners who share our excitement for Papa Johns growth potential, and we will continue to work with existing franchisees, while welcoming new ones, to deliver on our strategy to build and win in our strongest and most high-potential markets globally,” Todd Penegor, Papa Johns president and CEO, said in the press release.
Papa Johns opened 122 restaurants in the fourth quarter 2024, with 60 in North America and 62 international units.
Source: Pizza marketplace
