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Papa Romano's, Mr. Pita to enter Ill., Ind. markets

December 14, 2008

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Papa Romano's Pizza and Mr. Pita have finalized an agreement to open multiple locations in Indiana and Illinois. The two chains expect to open several hundred units in the combined new markets during the next 10 to 15 years.

Askar Brands LLC, which owns and operates Papa Romano's Pizza and Mr. Pita, has completed a master franchise agreement with Abajee Developers Inc. of Southfield, Mich. ADI plans to open a combination of Papa Romano's Pizza and Mr. Pita locations as well as a number of co-branded units.

ADI has targeted Chicago and Indianapolis for its initial locations and plans to open the first store in Chicago by summer 2009.