Kenya

The openings bring the Global Pizza chain Papa John’s total footprint in Kenya to 10 stores and form part of a broader strategy by local operator Express Kitchen to deepen market penetration after two years of operations in the country.

The MoU aligns with broader industry efforts to localise sourcing and reduce exposure to supply disruptions.

Only 186,000 bags have been delivered so far, a shortfall the CS attributed to hoarding

Domestic output typically covers less than 20% of national demand, leaving millers heavily exposed to global markets and external suppliers.

The team plans to introduce occasional promotions and sampling days to welcome new patrons and gather feedback on local preferences.