Papa John’s Opens at 343 Grand Today
Because you’ve undoubtedly been waiting with bated breath…or not.
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Months of activity at 343 Grand Street culminates later today with the opening of the first Papa John’s below Delancey (store #4091). At least according to the franchise owner on hand last night. Obviously those initial reports of an early December launch were way off.
Looking at the most recent tally, we now have Papa John’s and Subway within a one-block radius. And since terrible news oftentimes occurs in threes, our only worry is what the third fast food chain might be on this small stretch of Grand Street. Let’s hope no more.
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