Papa John’s, the pizza restaurant chain, has announced plans to shut down 43 of its underperforming locations in the UK by mid-May 2024 to minimize operational losses.
The decision was taken after a thorough business review. The closures will be carried out following consultations with the impacted staff members.
The pizza chain did not reveal the number of employees impacted.
The affected restaurants are located in Barnsley, Upminster, Coulsdon, Eastbourne, Lancaster, Middlesbrough, Penge, and St Helens.
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The company describes the targeted venues as “underperforming locations that are no longer financially sustainable.”
Chris Phylactou, the managing director of Papa John’s UK, stated, “Our foremost concern is for our team members, who will receive complete support during this transition. We aim to collaborate with affected staff to explore redeployment opportunities wherever possible.”
“We understand the impact this is going to have on our employees and are dedicated to helping them throughout this period. The closures enable the company to reinvest in other locations, fostering long-term growth.
Last month, the company revealed “strategic closures with the goal of reallocating funds towards investment while enhancing profitability at its remaining UK outlets.”
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