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Papa John’s promises 106 jobs, $60k-plus pay at new hub

By Matt Kempner
Feb 25, 2016

Pizza chain Papa John’s is establishing a regional supply hub in southwest Cherokee County, with plans for 106 jobs and average pay over $60,000 a year, according to the county’s economic development office.

The center will make and supply pizza dough and other products for more than 400 Papa John’s outlets in seven states. The hub will fill some space in a building at Ga. 92 and Northpoint Parkway. The company could qualify for state job tax credits of $3,500 per job. Papa John’s International is based in Louisville, Ky.

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Matt Kempner is an award-winning journalist who seeks out intriguing twists about people and subjects beyond what the AJC might typically cover. A former columnist and editor, his past assignments have included business investigations, energy, the economy, entrepreneurs, big business, consumer spending, politics, government and the environment.

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