After a nearly two-year permitting process and build-out, the new Papa John’s Pizza shop opened in Fields Corner last week.

“So far, so good,” said Joe Johnson, who co-owns the store with his wife Rolanda and another partner, David Rothman.

The operating partner, Charles Tabb, added: “The reception has been phenomenal. We’ve heard from a lot of residents and neighbors and they’re excited we are here. We’re happier to be here.”

Johnson has forged a special partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, with contributions of $10,000 to the club last year and 100 percent of the first week’s profits this year.

“We’ve got a great connection to the Boys and Girls Club, and I was a club kid growing up,” he said. “We have a lot of ways we can grow that partnership with them.”

Beyond the donations, some of the paintings from the BGCD Art Program are hanging in the store on Dorchester Avenue. Artists Ashley Sandoval, Miya G., and Leomana Addo Fung also have their work displayed there.

Co-owner Joe Johnson, operating partner Charles Tabb, co-owner David Rothman, co-owner Ralonda Johnson, Sam Charles, and Jazmine Charles. Seth Daniel photos