May 18, 2013

Papa Murphy's

Papa Murphy's Sees a Big Year in 2012

Papa Murphy’s, the world’s largest take-and-bake pizza company, continued its unparalleled growth in 2012. In addition to expanding its national footprint to more than 1,325 locations, Papa Murphy’s achieved 25 record sales weeks during the year.

The company’s two-...

IFA and TD Bank Hook Up to Make Veteran Franchising Simpler

TD Bank announced that it has joined with the International Franchise Association (IFA) and a pilot group of franchises to help United States veterans become franchise owners.

Across TD Bank’s Maine-to-Florida footprint, franchises such as Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s Pizza...

Pizza Brands Turn Valentine's Day Into a Family Celebration

Forget chocolate and roses: This year, lovebirds are celebrating with pizza—or that’s what several pizza brands are banking on.

And instead of making it a couple-centric dining opportunity, chains like Papa Murphy’s are trying to transform Valentine’s Day into a...

Directed Equity Backs Papa Murphy's with $12M in Funding

The alignment between Papa Murphy's Pizza and Directed Equity to provide funding for qualified franchise candidates proved to be a success, helping the fifth-largest pizza chain in the U.S. achieve record growth in 2012.

"Even in this difficult lending environment, banks have an...

Papa Murphy's Shares the 'Love' in New Campaign

Advertising agency WDCW introduced a new campaign for Papa Murphy’s Pizza, dubbed "Love at 425 Degrees."

This campaign highlights the company's core purpose of bringing families together through food people love. It represents the first work from WDCW since becoming...

Papa Murphy's Lands $7.5M Credit Facility

Papa Murphy’s take-and-bake pizza and its streamlined operation have delivered it unto the upper echelon of national pizza brands. Now, thanks to a franchise lending program created by Franchise America Finance and The Bancorp Bank, the burgeoning brand is poised to grab a bigger slice of...

Papa Murphy's Gets Creative with New Agency of Record

Papa Murphy’s International, the country’s largest take ‘n’ bake pizza chain with more than 1,300 locations, announced WDCW (Wong, Doody, Crandall, Wiener) as its agency of record.

WDCW is an independently owned agency with offices in Seattle and Los Angeles.

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Papa Murphy's Says "Boo" With the Jack-O-Lantern Pizza

Restaurants typically see an increase in traffic on Halloween, as partygoers and parents opt for the convenience of a pre-made meal.

Papa Murphy knows this all too well. October 31 is one of the take-and-bake pizza chain’s busiest days of the year.

In fact, many of Papa...

Papa Murphy's Signs 1st Franchise Deal Outside N.A.

Papa Murphy’s International announced it has signed a master franchise agreement with MAM Foodco LLC to open 100 Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza locations throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The first location is slated to open in Dubai, UAE, before...

The Pizza Prodigy
August 2012

They like to say they’re “purposefully simple.”

But to Papa Murphy’s executives, the saying is more than just lip service. It’s a way of life and business for the growing company that has paved its own route to success in the pizza segment.

Teaching Kids to Cook

Vancouver, Washington–based Papa Murphy’s is hoping to help kids learn about cooking and nutrition with its new Mini Murph offering.

Mini Murphs are child-sized pizza-making kits that are similar to the chain’s other take-and-bake products, except assembled at home....

Papa Murphy's Ends 2011 with Double-Digit Sales Growth

Papa Murphy's International today announced its total U.S. systemwide sales grew to $702 million in 2011, up over 10% from 2010. The Zagat-ranked "#1 Rated Pizza Chain" in the U.S. ended the...

Papa Murphy’s Gives an Easy Baking Idea for Valentine's

Papa Murphy’s is leveling the playing field for all bakers with its Valentine’s Day special – the HeartBaker pizza.

 

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Love is in the Air

While most people may associate Valentine’s Day with upscale restaurants and fine wines, dozens of quick-serve promotions, ranging from heart-shaped doughnuts to couples’ specials, are giving operators hope that they won’t be stood up this February 14.

By targeting...

Papa Murphy's Joins Relay For Life Program
Papa Murphy’s International today announced it has joined the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life National Team Program.
 
Employees and franchise owners will come together this year to...
Papa Murphy's Acquires 20 Stores from Franchisee

Papa Murphy’s International (PMI) announced that its Company Stores Division—Papa Murphy’s Company Stores Inc.—acquired 20 Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza stores. The transaction was completed on December 19 between PMI and McKinleyville, California...

Papa Murphy’s Promotes Ken Calwell to CEO

Papa Murphy’s International, America’s take ‘n’ bake pizza leader and fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S., announced the company’s President Ken Calwell will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective...

Ex-Wendy's EVP Joins Papa Murphy's Ranks

Papa Murphy's International, America’s take ‘n’ bake pizza leader and fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S., announced the hiring of Ken Calwell to the position of president, effective June 6th. He will report to John Barr, Papa Murphy’s chairman and...

The 10 Best Franchise Deals
June 2011

For some, it’s an average sales-to-investment ratio nearing 2:1, dedicated corporate support that helps franchisees succeed, or a distinctive niche that carries marketplace allures.

For others, a good franchise deal boasts recent growth despite the nation’s economic woes,...

Thai Flavors Take Over at Papa Murphy's

Papa Murphy's International is now offering Thailand’s distinctive flavors with the launch of its newest take ‘n’ bake pizza—Thai Chicken deLITE.