PJP Investments Group LLC, an F&B company fully owned by Levant Capital, a leading regional private equity firm based in Dubai, UAE, is licensed by Papa Johns Pizza International, USA for the territories of United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq and India. We currently own and operate over 120 Papa Johns Pizza restaurants across these territories. 

With an ambitious expansion plan in place, PJP Investments aims to operate nearly 1,000 Papa Johns restaurants over the course of the next 10 years. This includes our plans to open the first Papa Johns location in Iraq and India in 2024.

PJP today employs a workforce of over 1,000 employees representing 29 different nationalities stationed across the territories. The company uses cutting-edge technology to support in-Restaurant operations as well as back-office support and has set itself on a course of the most modern developmental practices. Led by CEO Tapan Vaidya, PJPIG won the "Franchisee of the year Award" in 2023.
With a strong track record of digital "firsts" that have made ordering easy for customers, Papa Johns has created a digital experience that customers love. Even after over 30 years, what makes Papa Johns different is the drive to be the best. PJP continues to make investments in best practices and stays true to the promise − Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.

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Restaurants

PJP Investments Group (UAE, KSA, Jordan)

Tapan Vaidya

Karim C.

Darrell Edon

Albrey James

Mohamed Zaki

The Finance and Operations Team at PJP Investments Group oversees financial planning, budgeting, and reporting while ensuring optimal restaurant operations across the UAE, KSA, Jordan, Iraq, and India. Led by the COO and CFO, the team manages financial performance, compliance, and implements cost-effective strategies to support the company’s ambitious expansion plans. They also utilize cutting-edge technology to streamline both in-restaurant and back-office operations.

Finance and Operations Team

Management Team

Leadership Team

Finance and Operations Team

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Other teams at PJP Investments Group (UAE, KSA, Jordan)

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