A NEW Papa John’s store is set to open in Middlesbrough.

Signs for the global pizza chain have popped up in the window at Unit 3 on Dalby Way in Coulby Newham.

The council granted the takeaway firm permission for the new signage in April and text on the door says “welcome to a better day”.

It is not known when the new site will welcome customers or what its opening hours will be. The new store will be near popular spot Chinos which serves up pizzas, burgers, parmos and wraps.

Papa John’s already has a site in Middlesbrough on Linthorpe Road. On the menu, there are classic meat pizzas including pepperoni, BBQ meat feast, Hawaiian and Mexican hot. There are also vegetarian and vegan options, including the Greek, topped with feta and olives, and a jackfruit pepperoni pizza.

The pizza chain also serves up a whole range of sides including Marmite and cheese sticks, potato tots, garlic pizza sticks, and cheesy jalapeno bites. There’s also a mix of hot and cold desserts, with brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and ice cream all on the menu.

The Linthorpe Road store is open Monday to Thursday noon – 11am, Friday and Saturday 11am to 1am and Sunday from 11am to midnight.