The new location will create 30 jobs
Papa Johns has announced the opening of its second store in Northern Ireland, as part of its wider expansion plan to launch 20 new locations across the region.
The new store will officially open on 21st May on Upper Newtownards Road bringing Papa Johns pizza to even more customers in the area. The opening follows the successful launch of the brand’s first Northern Ireland location in Ballymena in December 2025.
To celebrate the launch, the new East Belfast store will offer customers any large pizza for just £10, available for both collection and delivery for a limited time.
Papa Johns currently operates more than 450 sites across the UK and continues to invest in new store openings, digital innovation, and menu development, such as the recent launch of its Sourdough range. The expansion across Northern Ireland reflects the brand’s ongoing strategy to bring high-quality, handcrafted pizzas to more communities while creating long-term business and employment opportunities.
The Northern Ireland rollout is being led by experienced franchisee Rana Abhol of the Rana Group, who brings over 25 years of experience in the pizza industry. Having joined Papa Johns in 2017, Rana has built a strong track record within the business and currently operates more than 25 locations across the UK.
“We are excited to continue our expansion in Northern Ireland with the opening of our Belfast store,” said Chris Phylactou, Managing Director U.K. & Europe at Papa Johns.
Adding: “Following the success of our first location in Ballymena, this marks another important step in our long-term growth strategy for the region. We’re proud to bring our Better Ingredients, Better Pizza promise to more customers, while also creating valuable job opportunities and supporting local communities.”
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