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Papa John’s Returns to India With Four Dine-In Flagships in Bengaluru

A PJP Investments-led relaunch tests a dine-in-first model with localized, value-priced menus.

Overview

  • Four restaurants opened in Indiranagar, Hennur, Electronic City and Sarjapur Road, each roughly 1,600–2,000 sq. ft., marking the brand’s first city launch.
  • The India comeback is being executed by PJP Investments through PJP Foods India, with reports differing on the named local partner between Ambrosia QSR and Pulsar Capital.
  • The rollout starts with dine-in and takeaway before home delivery begins later this year, initially using the brand’s own fleet supported by a new app and the Papa Dough loyalty program.
  • A 14,000 sq. ft. quality control centre in Hennur prepares fresh dough daily and anchors a hub-and-spoke supply model planned for replication in other cities.
  • The menu leans heavily vegetarian with India-specific items such as a Ghee Roast Pizza, prices range from ₹149 to ₹799, and expansion targets call for seven outlets by year-end, about 30 in 2026 and 650 over 10 years.