Global Pizza Chain to Open St Annes’ Branch
Posted on 13th October 2015
We can report that international franchise pizza chain, Papa John’s Pizza is due to open a new outlet in St Annes.
With over 250 stores accross the UK, Papa John’s have agreed a new 15 year lease on the 1,643 sq ft former Japanese restaurant at 28 Wood Street, from landlord’s Whiteside’s Properties Ltd. Robert Pinkus & Co. acted for the landlord.
The St Annes location will be the third branch in the area alongside existing outlets at Whitegate Drive, Blackpool and Liverpool Road, Penwortham. Opened 30 years ago in Jacksonville, Indiana, USA, Papa John’s Pizza is an internationally recognised pizza brand and successful franchise network that operates in more than 4,700 locations in 37 countries worldwide.
Joe Assalone, Partner at Robert Pinkus & Co. said, “Even though Papa John’s is a global chain, it is a company still hungry for growth that’s always looking for the right opportunities for potential new franchise locations. The Wood Street property delivered all the right ingredients for a new St Annes branch and is also a quality addition to the town’s retail mix, increasing the choice on offer.”