A new nationwide study by Market Force Information reveals consumers’ favorite quick-service restaurant chains in four popular food categories: pizza, Mexican fare, chicken, and sandwiches. Papa Murphy’s topped the pizza category for the second consecutive year, Chipotle and Qdoba tied in the Mexican category, Chick-fil-A led for chicken, and Jason’s Deli ranked first for sandwiches. […]
Valentine’s Day is an ambiguous occasion—both dreamed about and dreaded—but within the limited-service space, February 14 is a day worth celebrating. From Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits at Bojangles’ to the seasonally inspired First Blush blend at Teavana, a slew of operators are offering special dishes, flavors, and promotions. “The holiday sparks such creativity in […]
Papa Murphy's shares the home-baked love again this Valentine's day with its popular heart-shaped HeartBaker pizza. The HeartBaker pizza will be available at Papa Murphy's locations nationwide February 2–14. "A seasonal fan favorite by staff and customers alike for over 30 years, our HeartBaker pizza continues to make Valentine's Day dinner at home special every February,” says Ken Calwell, president […]
Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc., the take ’n’ bake pizza franchise, announced the launch of a new and improved Thick ‘n’ Cheesy HomeBaked Bread available now at all Papa Murphy’s locations nationwide. With fresh-made dough, topped with a quarter pound of whole-milk Mozzarella cheese, customers can now enjoy a thicker and cheesier bread hot out of […]
Papa Murphy's, take 'n' bake pizza franchise, Tuesday announced the launch of a new and improved Thick 'n'Cheesy HomeBaked Bread available now at all Papa Murphy's locations nationwide. With fresh-made dough, topped with a quarter pound of 100 percent whole-milk Mozzarella cheese, customers can now enjoy a thicker and cheesier fresh-baked bread hot out of […]
Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc., the take-and-bake pizza franchise, announced the launch of its new Gourmet Delite artisan thin-crust pizza collection. Consumers can indulge in a lighter, more refined pizza experience, which includes fresh, gourmet toppings and features the new Angus Steak and Roasted Garlic Pizza and the new Spicy Fennel Sausage Pizza. “Consumers today are […]
Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc., the take-and-bake pizza franchise, and Boulder Brands, the makers of Udi's Gluten Free products, announced a partnership to bring Udi's Gluten Free pizza crust to Papa Murphy's locations. In September, customers at more than 1,000 Papa Murphy's stores will be able to get any of their favorite toppings or combinations on […]
Last week, Papa Murphy’s was named the top brand in customer satisfaction for the third quarter of 2013 by Technomic’s Consumer Brand Metrics program. According to the data published, Papa Murphy's earned the highest marks of the 121 chains surveyed, and 76 percent of respondents ranked their last visit as "excellent." Consumers' ratings of the […]
Take-and-bake pizza chain Papa Murphy’s is on the search for a way to create a stronger brand image, and it’s doing just that with its new CREATE store design. The new restaurant model puts a spotlight on both personalization and transparency—literally—with an open kitchen layout that lets guests watch as Papa Murphy’s staff make pizza […]
2013 QSR 50 Read the Profiles Browse the Big Chart See QSR 50 Charts 2004-2012 Segment charts Burger Sandwich Snack Mexican Pizza/Pasta Chicken Asian Seafood In 2012, Chick-fil-A surpassed KFC to become the best-selling chicken chain, Jimmy John’s and Five Guys joined the billion-dollar-brands club, and fast-growing Wingstop and Moe’s Southwest Grill climbed into the […]
GRILLiT, Inc. announced that it has elected Rob Elliott to serve as chairman of the board of directors. Elliott has served in senior executive or consulting roles for Little Caesars Pizza, Quiznos, Friendly's Restaurants, Firehouse Subs, Papa Murphy's Pizza, and Hungry Howies Pizza. Elliott is an accomplished senior marketing executive recognized for the development of […]
Cinderella stories don’t only happen on the basketball court these days. Papa Murphy’s, the under-the-radar take ‘n’ bake pizza concept unknown in some parts of the country, scored an upset victory in the food world, ranking No. 1 with consumers in a recently released, prestigious consumer survey. The underdog brand beat out full-service brands without […]
Franchise owners love creating food people love at Papa Murphy’s, according to a recent survey conducted by Franchise Business Review. The independent market research firm recently recognized Papa Murphy’s with a 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Award – an annual award given to franchise companies with the highest franchisee satisfaction rankings. The survey asked franchisees questions related […]
Bye-bye old American pie. Papa Murphy’s, the nation’s largest take-and-bake pizza chain, is introducing an ultra-premium pizza line with high-quality ingredients. Three new pizzas that comprise Papa Murphy’s Primo Line include gourmet, trending food ingredients that consumers crave, like fennel sausage, goat cheese, prosciutto, fresh Mozzarella, and arugula. It’s gourmet, handmade pizza without the hassle […]
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-year sales comp grew nearly 9 percent, its biggest two-year sales comp since 2007–2009. “Our customers voted Papa […]
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, Baskin-Robbins, and Papa Murphy’s will be able to offer a streamlined loan application process, a packaging-fee […]
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 family-friendly occasion. “We’re trying to turn it from a more romantic holiday to really a […]
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 appetite for a quality brand with a high success rate and overall […]
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 the agency of record for Papa Murphy’s, the fifth-largest pizza chain in the nation, in […]