On May 13, 2025, Chris Phylactou, UK Managing Director for Papa John's, stated that the business is facing a 'perfect storm of difficulty' due to rising costs, including increased employers' contributions to national insurance.
Despite these challenges, the company is focusing on driving sales volume and is actively opening new sites, with a pipeline of 10 to 12 new locations planned for the current year.
Phylactou confirmed that Papa John's UK is 'no longer losing money' and is on track to report its first UK profit since 2021, following the closure of over 40 restaurants last year as part of market optimization efforts.
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