May 24, 2013

Papa Murphy's

The Revolution Begins at Papa Murphy's

Papa Murphy’s wants to revolutionize the pizza industry—so much so that it’s inviting customers to “join the revolution” with its newest marketing campaign.

The take ‘n bake pizza chain announced that it will celebrate its 30th anniversary...

Who’s Missing at Fast Casuals?
April 2011

As someone who has always been proud of the opportunities our industry has provided to women and minorities, I have been disappointed by the small number of women I have seen at industry conferences, especially those with a high number of attendees from the fast-casual and quick-service segments...

Papa Murphy's Turns 30, Celebrates With New Campaign

Papa Murphy's, a take 'n' bake pizza chain, is celebrating its 30th anniversary and launching its 2011 marketing initiative.

The campaign is based on four pillars: Pizza made fresh in front of customers eyes and baked fresh in their own home oven; pizza topped with an...

The Fall of Pizza
March 2011

What’s happened to pizza’s major players?

In 2000, the QSR 50 Report, this magazine’s annual ranking of the nation’s top quick-service brands, showed a robust American appetite for pizza, a category trailing only burger joints in representation. With pizza chains...

Papa Murphy’s Scores Spot on Exclusive Franchise List

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza announced it was named to Franchise Business Review’s list of top food franchises for 2011 based on high satisfaction ratings in a survey of its franchise owners. Papa Murphy’s is one of only 19 food companies out of more than 150...

Nothing Says Valentine's Day Like Chocolate ... Pizza?

As if the pepperoni Heart-Shaped Pizza wasn’t enough to please Papa Murphy’s customers this Valentine’s Day, the take ‘n’ bake chain announced the launch of its S’mores Dessert Pizza. The decadent treat is made with real Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate...

Papa Murphy’s Doles Out Thousands of Gift Cards

Papa Murphy’s International, owner of the fifth-largest pizza chain in the country, announced via the company’s Facebook page the launch of its Colossally Massive Super Ginormous Sweepstakes, set to run from now through Jan. 2....

New Papa Murphy's LTO Doubles the Pepperoni
Double Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, available in select locations, sandwiches freshly grated mozzarella cheese and double pepperoni between two layers of Papa Murphy’s signature crust.
Beyond Your Four Walls
September 2010

The wedding dinner was prepped for the oncoming slew of guests: Stainless steel chafing dishes lined the buffet tables, silverware sat wrapped in cloth napkins and silver rings, and servers stood at the ready in black slacks and white dress shirts.

It was a fine...

Strong Zagat Showing for Papa Murphy's
Pizza chain happy to rank second in the “Top Food” and fourth in the “Top Service” categories.
Looking for Franchise Help? You're In Luck
New website FranchiseProfs.com offers a social media network to franchisees, prospective franchisees, and franchisors.
Some Northwest Love Helps Papa Murphy's Go East
Vancouver, Washington–based pizza chain open its first store in Durham, North Carolina, with some help from a brother-and-sister duo who grew up eating its pies.
Papa Murphy's Completes Changing of Hands
Pizza chain's sale from Charlesbank Capital Partners to Lee Equity Partners completed.
New CMO Joins Papa Murphy's Family
Jenifer Anhorn will be responsible for leading chain's brand and marketing strategies, including system-wide advertising and promotions, product development, and public relations.
2010 Chef Survey
April 2010

While the old adage says there’s nothing new under the sun, the new decade brings fresh takes on traditional menu items while ethnic, vegan, and local ingredients make farther inroads into the quick-serve culinary scene.

Papa Murphy’s Sold to Lee Equity Partners
Pizza chain acquired by Lee Equity Partners from Charlesbank Capital Partners, an acquisition that is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2010.
Seattle Papa Murphy's Get a New Ad Agency
Bradshaw Advertising selected as agency of record for pizza chain's Seattle co-op.
Give Someone Your Heart—In Pizza Form
Papa Murphy's rereleases its Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine's Day.
Papa Murphy's Enjoys Solid 2009
Pizza chain's systemwide sales grew to $630 million in 2009, up over 7 percent from 2008, and it opened 83 new units.
Papa Murphy's Knows How to Franchise
Company awarded by Franchise Business Review as one of top food franchises in 2009.