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Article: ORDER UP; PAPA GINO'S TO SELL SLICES OF ITS PIE; Franchise plan will help chain grow farther faster
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- The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
- Article date:
- March 17, 2006
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The Patriot Ledger
DEDHAM
After nearly four decades owning and operating its restaurants,
Papa Gino's is cooking up a new business model.
The most efficient means for Papa Gino to move beyond its
traditional New England turf is franchising, according to a former
Dunkin' Donuts executive who is spearheading Papa Gino's expansion.
"It's the same reason every franchisor wants to franchise," said
Tony Padulo, a senior vice president for the Dedham-based pizza
chain. "You have the ability to grow more quickly, leverage your
capital and grow faster in other markets than you're typically able
to do on your own."
A 170-restaurant chain, Papa Gino's got its start in East Boston
in 1967. Founders ...