Some Dorchester small businesses are pushing back on a Papa John’s opening soon in the neighborhood.

According to NBC10 Boston,  Brian Chavez, owner of Antonio’s Pizza on Dot Avenue, is trying to block the Papa John’s pizza shop from getting its final approvals from the City of Boston.   Chavez believes that there is already an abundance of fast-food spots in the neighborhood and that a Papa John’s will directly affect his business located right across the street.

Apparently, the owner of the Papa John’s franchisee is from out of state, which is not helping the situation with neighbors. However, the manager would be from Boston, and the franchise plans to hire local employees.

You can read all details here. 

 

4 Comments

  1. Keefis September 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm - Reply

    This is American as apple pie…why can’t we have a variety of Pizza…Mmmmm…..

  2. Jamie September 21, 2024 at 6:32 pm - Reply

    There was a Papa John’s in Fields Corner before, and they went belly up. Let these guys waste their money…..

  3. Carolyn September 22, 2024 at 9:10 am - Reply

    Well said Jamie. Their food was gross what changes?

  4. Angel Reveron September 22, 2024 at 12:28 pm - Reply

    To whom it may concern;
    Please give me any good updates about any news in the future.
    Sincerely,
    Angel Reveron

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