PICTURES | 200th Apache Pizza store opens in Longford town

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Apache Pizza has opened its 200th store in Ireland and created its 3,000th job as it continues to pursue a rapid expansion strategy that is set to deliver 50 new jobs before the end of the year.

The 200th Apache Pizza store was officially opened in Longford town where local franchisee, Talwinder Singh, also achieved the distinction of becoming the 3,000th employee to work with the popular pizza chain. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO

The new store at Weaver’s Hall is the sixteenth Apache Pizza store to open so far this year and will be followed by three new store openings across counties Wicklow, Galway and Antrim.

“We are expanding rapidly across the island of Ireland as demand for our tasty pizzas continues to grow. We are on track to open 19 new stores for 2023 bringing our total to 203 stores. This level of growth underlines our position as Ireland’s largest and fastest growing pizza chain,” said Martin Lyons, CEO of Apache Pizza.

Speaking at the opening of the new Apache Pizza store in Longford town, franchisee Talwinder Singh said: “I’m thrilled to open Apache Pizza’s 200th store, to become its 3,000th employee and to bring this hugely popular pizza brand to Longford town. I look forward to being part of the local business community and to serving our great tasting pizzas”.

The 50 new jobs at Apache Pizza include positions for supervisors, managers, customer service representatives and delivery couriers. The brand is also seeking new franchisees. The online franchisee application form can be found at www.apachepizza.com.

Apache Pizza is celebrating its growth and expansion with the return of the Really Big Deal which includes a large pizza and garlic bread, any chicken and chips and a dip for just €25.99, along with the launch of its limited edition 425ml large garlic sauce bottle which is available at all stores for €5.95.