Program offers zero opening fees and 30 months of reduced royalties
for new restaurants opened in 2013
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
In an effort to capitalize on its strong North American growth, Papa
John's is offering Canadian franchisees an enticing package of
incentives to grow within or join the Papa John's family. Under the
company's 2013 Canadian Development Incentive Program announced today,
qualifying restaurants opening in Canada in 2013 will pay no opening
fees ($25,000 value), and receive up to 30 months of reduced royalty
payments.
"Our brand is poised for continued growth in 2013," said John Schnatter,
Papa John's Founder, Chairman and CEO. "We are proud to offer this
Development Incentive Program to help our franchisees grow with us and
deliver our ‘Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.' to an increasing number
of consumers throughout Canada."
The program is generally available for new Canadian unit development
agreements signed by qualifying franchisees through August 30, 2013, for
new restaurant openings on or before December 29, 2013. The incentives
are subject to the complete rules and eligibility requirements of the
program at the time of signing a development agreement. Full program
details are available upon completion and review of a Franchise
Application accessible at www.papajohns.com.
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John's International, Inc.
(NASDAQ: PZZA) is the world's third largest pizza company. For 11 of the
past 13 years, consumers have rated Papa John's No. 1 in customer
satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer
Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John's also earned the 2012 Harris Poll
EquiTrend® Pizza Brand of the Year. Papa John's is the Official Pizza
Sponsor of the National Football League and Super Bowl XLVII. For more
information about the company or to order pizza online, visit Papa
John's at www.papajohns.com.
Papa John's International, Inc.
Darryl Carr, 502-261-4318
Director,
Corporate Communications
Darryl_Carr@papajohns.com
Source: Papa John's International, Inc.
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