The company plans to open up to 650 outlets across India in ten years while initially targeting only metro cities.

No matter what toppings you request for a Papa John's pizza, you can expect the box to include a pepperoncini. Have you ever wondered why that is?

U.S. pizza chain Papa John's International plans to make its return to the Indian market in 2025, a year later than planned, while many Western brands rethink their plans as inflation hits consumer spending.

Papa John's International ($PZZA) stock was in the spotlight as it targets a “re-entry” into India, with retail sentiment staying ‘neutral.’ According to a Reuters report, Papa John’s is planning to make a comeback sometime in 2025 after exiting India nearly eight years ago.

Papa John's exited India in 2017 saying its restaurants were not able to meet the expectations of the brand and the franchisee

India “remains a priority” and the company will open its first restaurants this year, a spokesperson for Papa John’s said by email. Under plans outlined in 2023, the company aimed to scale up to 650 outlets over a decade.

But under the proposals, bosses are hoping to open the restaurant until 3am on Sunday to Thursday and 5am on Friday