Apache Pizza has announced that it is planning to open 20 new outlets and create 300 jobs over the next six months.
Additionally, the Irish pizza chain has recorded a 12% increase in online sales for 2020 and 17% growth in sales overall for the first four months of 2021, and said that it received 5.3 million orders during Ireland's lockdown.
Apache Pizza stated, "The company also recorded 12% growth in sales overall during 2020, which resulted in the creation of 195 new jobs and 13 new store openings last year as it strengthened its position as Ireland’s largest pizza chain.
"The 300 new jobs include roles as supervisors, managers, customer service representatives and delivery couriers. The company is also seeking franchisees who want to flourish in their local cities and towns.
"2021 is also a landmark year for Apache Pizza and it celebrates 25 years in business, having been established in Dublin in June 1996. Its ongoing growth and expansion is being driven by its ambition to reach everyone on the island of Ireland."
Apache Pizza CEO Statement
Apache Pizza CEO Martin Lyons stated, "Apache Pizza is the market leader for pizza delivery in Ireland with 169 stores wherever people want quality pizza. We are local to homes, businesses and schools. Being local is what is driving our plan to open 20 new stores and to create another 300 new jobs by the end of this year.
"Apache Pizza is an incredible success story and we are delighted to celebrate 25 years in business this June. We currently employ 2,440 people in communities all over the island of Ireland and we will grow to 2,740 employees by the end of 2021.
"Our store model is proudly focused on being local, on offering delivery and take-out and on making quality, tasty pizzas which can be enjoyed anywhere at any time.
"Our online sales have grown by 12% because we invested in making online ordering easier and more accessible prior to COVID-19. We capitalised on that throughout the pandemic as people spent more time at home and ordered-in.
"The launch of the Apache Pizza Triple Decker Box was very timely in meeting the demand from customers, especially students and families, who wanted to enjoy a complete meal in a box in a fun way during lockdown.
"Our rapid expansion into cities and towns is also being driven by our ability to offer our business partners a low level investment opportunity, attractive profitability and a quick return on their investment.
"Consumption habits changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and we see the shift from dining out to dining in, the continuation of working from home and this summer's theme of socialising outdoors as a positive business opportunity as we continue to grow and expand our business."
Apache Pizza Information
Apache Pizza was founded in Dublin in 1996 by Robert Pendleton and his wife, Emily Gore Grimes. The couple no longer manages the business. It is now owned by Food Delivery Brands and OKR Group.
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