Papa Johns signs 60-unit deal for Africa
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November 23, 2021
Papa Johns is expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa. Franchise partner Kitchen Express LTD, a subsidiary ofAAH Limited, the majority shareholder ofHass Petroleum Group, plans to open 60 restaurants in Kenya and Uganda, with four planned for 2022 beginning with Nairobi, according to a press release.
"We are excited to partner with Papa Johns as it continues its expansion around the globe," Abdinasir Ali Hassan, chairman ofKitchen Express LTDandHass Petroleum Group, said in the release. "Papa Johns is a company whose vision and values are closely aligned to our own, and this partnership brings together two brands built on a legacy of quality and service."
Kitchen Express LTD, which now holds master franchise rights for the Papa Johns brand inKenyaandUganda, is an affiliate ofHass Petroleum Group, one of the leading indigenous oil marketing companies inAfrica, which operates more than 140 petrol stations across 10 countries inAfrica.
"Establishing ourselves in Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time presents a great opportunity for Papa Johns to deliver on our 'Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.' promise and continue our global momentum as a brand,"Amanda Clark, Papa Johns chief development officer, said in the release. "We are very excited to work with Abdinasir and his team — his knowledge of the business landscape will be instrumental in making Papa Johns the leading pizza brand in bothKenyaandUganda."
