Apache Pizza to create 400 jobs and open 20 new stores
There are 181 stores across the Island of Ireland with 19 stores based in NI
Last updated 28th Mar 2022
The pizza takeaway Apache Pizza is set to create 400 new jobs with the opening of 20 new stores across Northern Ireland.
They are due to be created through new and existing franchisees with the company actively seeking local entrepreneurs to become new franchisees as part of its rapid expansion plan.
The popular fast food pizza delivery restaurant plans to open new stores in all areas across the country throughout the year.
The locations of the first new stores include: Carryduff, Moira, Dundonald, Strangford, Saintfield, Hillsborough and Comber in county Down; Crumlin, Whitehead, Dunmurry, Ormeau Road, Carnlough and Newtownabbey in county Antrim; and Portstewart in county Derry.
It currently operates 181 stores across the Island of Ireland and employs over 2,750 people, with 19 stores based in NI.
This number is set to double to 39 stores before the end of the year.
The rapid expansion plan is being fuelled by a 32% increase in pizza sales.
The 400 new jobs include permanent, full-time, and part-time positions for general managers, supervisors, team members and delivery drivers.
Martin Lyons, CEO of Apache Pizza said he is delighted to expand the business further across NI.
He said: “We are delighted to expand our presence in Northern Ireland and to create new job and new franchise opportunities in local communities.
“Being local is what is driving our growth and rapid expansion plan. We are looking at all areas and our plan is to open several new stores each month,
“Our pizzas are hugely popular, and our online sales have grown by over 32% because we are local to homes, businesses, schools and universities. We are continuing to grow and expand because our stores are focused on offering Delivery and Take-Out and on making quality, tasty pizzas which can be enjoyed anywhere, at any time.”
He added: “Our rapid expansion plan for Northern Ireland provides people with an immediate opportunity to secure local employment and to develop their careers locally.”
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