A US pizza giant has announced the closure of 43 "underperforming" UK stores - including the one in Rotherham.
Back in 2018, Rothbiz revealed that Papa John's had outlined proposals to take on an empty restaurant in Rotherham town centre.
As one of the largest pizza companies in the world, Kentucky-based Papa John's has over 5,000 establishments, and operates a quality guarantee and commitment to making better pizza. With 450 units in the UK, where it has operated since 2001, the firm is expecting significant growth.
However, in January, the company undertook a comprehensive review of its UK-based restaurants to assess viability, and earlier this month, it announced that it would close around 50 underperforming corporate-owned locations.
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An earlier statement from Papa John's said: “Based on our current analysis, we are planning to close approximately 50 underperforming corporate-owned locations. The strategic closure of these restaurants would give us the opportunity to invest back into the right locations with the right partners; optimising the brand for long-term growth.
“For any proposed restaurant closures that impact team members, we will work to find alternative roles within Papa Johns.”
The restaurant on Wellgate in Rotherham is set to close, along with locations in Doncaster and Barnsley, by mid-May following a consultation process.
Papa John's website
Images: Google Maps
Back in 2018, Rothbiz revealed that Papa John's had outlined proposals to take on an empty restaurant in Rotherham town centre.
As one of the largest pizza companies in the world, Kentucky-based Papa John's has over 5,000 establishments, and operates a quality guarantee and commitment to making better pizza. With 450 units in the UK, where it has operated since 2001, the firm is expecting significant growth.
However, in January, the company undertook a comprehensive review of its UK-based restaurants to assess viability, and earlier this month, it announced that it would close around 50 underperforming corporate-owned locations.
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An earlier statement from Papa John's said: “Based on our current analysis, we are planning to close approximately 50 underperforming corporate-owned locations. The strategic closure of these restaurants would give us the opportunity to invest back into the right locations with the right partners; optimising the brand for long-term growth.
“For any proposed restaurant closures that impact team members, we will work to find alternative roles within Papa Johns.”
The restaurant on Wellgate in Rotherham is set to close, along with locations in Doncaster and Barnsley, by mid-May following a consultation process.
Papa John's website
Images: Google Maps
Massively overpriced and pretty bland to be honest. Stick to independants who care what they serve and mostly a fraction of the price.
ReplyDeleteIt didn't pan out for them. Obviously not making enough dough.
ReplyDeleteI shan't be shedding any tears. Would rather eat Boris Johnson's joggers
DeleteSome people will be out of a job soon, show a bit of empathy.
ReplyDeleteThat is a baseless comment
DeleteWere nice pizzas and if you had the app and were willing to go and get it reasonable priced sad for the people losing jobs.
ReplyDeleteThey didn't have a big enough slice of the market. And yes I agree with the jobs comment, people need to earn a crust!
ReplyDeleteTopping reply that.
DeleteDoes it mean they will strip the Millers of the Papa John Trophy?
ReplyDeletePapa John pizzas are thick and a little bit soft.
ReplyDeleteLike some of our posters.
No, why would that happen?
ReplyDeleteI rest my case.
ReplyDeleteI understood it was a joke, but it was such a poor, cringe worthy attempt at humour that it deserved that reply.
ReplyDeleteThe frequency with which you use the words cringe worthy is cringeworthy especially as it is only one word.
DeleteSelf appointed joke police are puritanical bores. I would rather lusten to a poor joke than listen to a bore.
DeleteBackpedal if ever I saw one!
ReplyDeleteIf it was your appallingly bad joke then of course you're going to say that.
ReplyDeleteHave you shortlisted for a MOG award?
DeleteMOG?
DeleteIt's the first time I've used it, but thanks for the correction, I'll remember for next time.
ReplyDeleteMmm, interesting that someone criticising a person's sense of humour on a different thread used exactly the same format. Maybe dissecting single words is how a humourless mind works.
DeleteDepends what you class as interesting.
DeleteWell, there's you and there's interesting.
Delete"Does it mean they will strip the Millers of the Papa John Trophy?"
ReplyDeleteIf that's what you find funny then knock yourself out. Personally I'd rather be classed as a puritanical bore.
And a happy Easter to you G
DeleteYou mean there are Puritans who aren't boring?
DeleteA good question. Also what do Puritans do for entertainment? Do they seek each other out with secret handshakes?
DeleteI think a group of them go to the karaoke session at the County on Thursday afternoon. I always hear a lot of swearing when I pass by.
DeleteI've heard that a lot of them have infiltrated the Rotary Club at Wickersley. Or is it the Masons?
DeleteGood that we are singing from the same hymn sheet at last.
ReplyDeleteA puritanical hymn sheet I hope
DeleteI don't think anyone is suggesting that you are boring or don't have a sense of humour. Everyone finds different things funny or amusing.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes you smile?
Maybe something you overheard in class or read in the Beano?
Actually, that is just what I was suggesting, but never mind.
ReplyDeleteMy neighbour is a dyslexic Puritan. He is always talking about dog.
ReplyDeleteI bet he's got a Parson Russell
DeleteI bet he's a parson's nose
DeleteHe sounds parsimonious
ReplyDeleteThat's a bit acrimonious. Let's be more harmonious
DeleteBut he prefers it that way apparently
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