The Halifax Group has invested in PJU Holdings, the largest franchisee of Papa John’s Pizza. Halifax was previously invested in the company from 2007 to 2013.

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, PJU operates 194 stores across 10 states. Halifax partnered with CEO Doug Stephens and PJU’s management team on the deal.

“We believe that the market for high-quality pizza products and delivery services presents an attractive opportunity for continued expansion,” says Halifax vice president Amit Swaroop.