Leading pizza franchise Papa Johns has opened on Campus in Heslington at the University of York.  The store creates more than 15 local jobs, and the new team will serve-up fresh Papa John’s pizza to students as well as welcoming and delivering orders to the local community too.
 
Around 22,000 students study at The University of York, known for its inspirational teaching and ground-breaking research across 30+ academic departments.
 
Heslington Papa Johns is run by multi-unit franchisee Mr Hussain who also manages Papa John’s near Manchester and in Bradford.  Mr Hussain himself, comes from an academic background and previously managed: ICT, Business Studies and Computer Science departments as head of faculty at another educational establishment.   He says:  “Opening on campus has been the subject of discussion for a while.  It’s great that our plans have now graduated, and we are fully open for business!
 
“Fresh pizza is great fun to share with friends and is ever popular with students.  The new store offers convenience for those studying hard for their degree programmes and of course, for those living locally too.  Our menu selection means there is something for everyone to enjoy and we look forward to supplying our delicious, top-quality pizza known for its: “BETTER PIZZA.  BETTER INGREDIENTS.” for a treat, a special occasion or simply a great meal to share with friends or family.”
 
Amit Pancholi UK director of business development, Papa Johns confirms:  “Our aim is always to offer more convenience for our customers, by being where they are.  Heslington must qualify for top marks for its location!  It’s such a great base to deliver and offer collections to our wide demographic.  We look forward to studying the success of the new store and supporting Mr Hussain and his team with their growth plans for the future.”
 
Mr Hussain has agreed to open four further Papa Johns in the North of England next year, creating around 60 new jobs in the region.     
 
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