Overview

• The first outlet is slated to open in Bengaluru in October 2025, according to Pulsar Capital managing partner Vish Narain.
• Papa John's targets 650 restaurants across India by 2035 in a renewed push after its 2017 exit for underperformance.
• The re-entry will be executed under joint master franchise agreements held by Pulsar Capital and PJP Investments Group.
• The brand returns to a market dominated by Domino's with more than 2,200 outlets and Pizza Hut with about 950, as rivals such as Little Caesars expand.
• Plans include tailoring the menu to Indian tastes while retaining core pizzas, with backers betting on long-term growth despite recent pressure on fast-food sales.