Papa John’s International says it is looking for new franchise owners to take over the five restaurants in the Rochester area that were closed suddenly Easter Sunday.
“We’re grateful to all of our loyal customers in Rochester and are currently exploring possibilities around new ownership,” read a statement shared by a Papa John’s spokesperson distributed late Monday afternoon. Franchise owner Schuyler J. Lofberg had posted a notice on the stores in Rochester, East Rochester, Fairport, Henrietta and Greece blaming state business climate for the closing.
“It’s come to an abrupt ending due to the heavy headwinds put upon us by New York State. We will not be the last to fall under this current business climate,” the note read in part.
Early Tuesday morning Lofberg responded to an email request for details by saying he’d be happy to talk, but then failed to respond to a request to schedule that discussion.
The corporate spokesperson said closings were limited to the Rochester stores.
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