Restaurant India News: Papa Johns Opens Four Bengaluru Stores, Eyes Rapid India Expansion

Papa Johns has officially re-entered the Indian market through PJP Foods India, a joint venture between PJP Investments Group and Ambrosia QSR. The brand marked its comeback with the opening of four restaurants in Bengaluru, located in Indiranagar, Hennur, Electronic City, and Sarjapur Road.

This launch introduces Papa Johns’ globally recognized motto, “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.”, to Indian consumers, setting the stage for an aggressive nationwide rollout in the coming months.

Supporting the new outlets is a centralized Quality Control Center (QCC) in Hennur, designed to prepare fresh dough daily for consistent quality across all restaurants. To mark the launch, Papa Johns partnered with actor and comedian Danish Sait for a creative campaign video that highlights the brand’s entry into India with a local, humorous angle.

Tapan Vaidya, Group CEO, PJP Investments Group, stated, “This is a proud moment for us as we deliver the Papa Johns experience to Indian customers. Our pizzas are crafted with fresh, never-frozen dough, premium toppings, and a focus on consistent quality. We are confident that this approach, combined with an experience centred on customer satisfaction, will create strong appeal in India. Bengaluru is a fitting city to begin this journey, and we look forward to expanding rapidly across the country.”

Ravi Thanawala, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Papa Johns, added, “India is one of the most dynamic foodservice markets in the world, and we are delighted to open our first store in Bengaluru. Opening both our first restaurant and a Quality Control Center represents a strong foundation for long-term growth and ensures we continue to deliver the highest standards of quality and service that define our brand.”

Vish Narain, Managing Partner, Pulsar Capital, and Chairman, Ambrosia QSR, said, “We are excited about our partnership with PJP to bring Papa Johns to this thriving market and present specially crafted pizzas to appeal to the diverse Indian palate. Our endeavour is to provide excellent quality pizzas at affordable prices.”

Papa Johns’ India menu offers a curated mix of international bestsellers and locally inspired pizzas. Each pizza is prepared using fresh dough made with six ingredients, tomato sauce from Naati and Californian tomatoes, and real mozzarella cheese, maintaining the brand’s global quality standards.

Adding a regional touch, the Ghee Roast Pizza, inspired by South India’s signature ghee roast dish, headlines the Bengaluru menu. Customers can also enjoy Papa Johns’ signature Special Garlic Sauce, with a variety of vegetarian and chicken options. Currently, all Bengaluru outlets offer dine-in and takeaway, while online ordering through the app and website is available. Delivery services are expected to be introduced soon as part of the brand’s ongoing rollout strategy.