Leading Pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the opening of its Warrington store. Steve Mullarkey, new franchisee for Warrington, has also signed up to open five more outlets with the help of Papa John’s franchisee incentive deal.

“I have a catering background and was looking for a quality offering in the sector,” explains Steve Mullarkey. “My research showed that Papa John’s was very simply better than the competition. The product’s freshness, quality and value for money is a recipe for success. Combine that with great service and I am in no doubt that customers will keep coming back for more!

“Papa John’s is an exciting company and committed to growth. The head office staff’s enthusiasm for the future is impressive, they really believe this company is going places and I have to agree. The franchisee incentive deals I was offered have enabled me to commit to opening five stores,” continues Mullarkey.

“However, my plans don’t stop there! I aim to open between 10-15 Papa John’s over the next five years, all of which will be situated in the North West. St Helens will be open in the next couple of months, then several more will follow.

“My family and some close friends will be heavily involved in running the enterprise and therefore instrumental in the success of the franchise,” confirms Mullarkey. “This means I will be working with people I trust and that is a really exciting prospect for all of us!”

Papa John’s is one of the largest pizza companies in the world, with more than 4,300 stores worldwide and is rapidly expanding in 34 markets around the globe. Papa John’s, which is renowned for its product quality, has opportunities for potential franchisees throughout the UK. For new stores opening in Wales, The Midlands, North East, The North West and Scotland, Papa Johns is currently offering a 12 month royalty break if opened by July 2014 or a nine month royalty break for stores opening before the end of 2014.

To get new franchisees off to a great start Papa John’s is also supplying free oven and refrigeration equipment, plus an additional £10k of marketing spend for the store opening launch. The whole package could result in savings of 50k for your first Papa John’s store! These fantastic deals are only available for 2014 and are limited, so first come first served!