Gus's son Peter started out managing the family's second store (with seating) at 87th Street and Third Avenue, before taking over the business from his father.

[3] In 2006, another attempted franchise opened briefly in the food court at Roosevelt Field Mall on Long Island, in Garden City, New York.

In May 2013, Papaya King opened a concept store on St. Marks Place, a historical and cultural crossroads in New York City’s East Village neighborhood.

The store featured a recessed patio area in front, widely referred to as “the stoop,”[4] where customers and locals gathered.

The store featured many of the classic elements that characterize the 86th Street location, with additional experiences such as vintage arcade games, a projector screen, a sound system, and branded merchandise.

[7][8][9] The Las Vegas locations were much larger than the counter-service-only restaurants in New York, and had full liquor licenses and waiter service.