Hereford Papa Johns issue statement after sudden closure

Papa Johns in Commercial Road said that it had temporarily closed yesterday, but gave no date for reopening.

Papa Johns in Commercial Road, Hereford. Picture: Michael Eden

It has been delivering pizza in the city since opening its Commercial Road shop in 2016, taking over the long-closed Palace Chinese restaurant.

A note in the window of the Hereford takeaway said: "Papa Johns in Hereford is closed temporarily because of operational issues. We look forward to reopening very soon."

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A statement has also been released by Papa Johns this morning, in response to the sudden closures.

A spokesperson for Papa Johns said: "Papa Johns restaurants in the UK are 100 per cent franchisee-owned.

"Papa Johns has been helping the franchise owner of these independently operated restaurants through a difficult period but certain locations now need to be closed temporarily while some issues are resolved.

Sign on the door of Papa Johns in Commercial Road, Hereford

"Papa Johns has important operating standards to protect franchisees, team members and customers.

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"If these standards are ever compromised, additional measures need to be taken that can impact a restaurant staying open."

The statement failed to clarify when the shop would reopen.

A spokesman added: "At this point, the timeline for reopening has not been determined.

"We are hoping to come to a resolution quickly for the benefit of all involved."