Franchise Directory
Explore hundreds of top franchise opportunities
Papa Murphy's
Take and bake pizza
This company turns your kitchen into a pizza parlor. Papa Murphy's International operates and franchises take n' bake pizza restaurants offering fresh-made pizzas that customers can take to bake at home. The outlets offer pizzas with a wide variety toppings, including Chicago-style stuffed pizzas and other gourmet styles. Papa Murphy's locations also offer calzones, lasagna, and desserts. The chain includes free-standing units, as well as locations in retail outlets, grocery stores, and military bases.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
Solid ranks in growth (#32), brand awareness (#34), and Web visibility (#47) earned Papa Murphy's a top 25 spot in the Franchise AllStars for the second year in a row.
In a tight credit environment, the take-and-bake pizza chain boasts lower investment costs, since locations don't offer dine-in service and have minimal kitchen requirements.
In 2011, Papa Murphy's launched a marketing campaign to educate consumers in new markets about how take-and-bake works, and a mobile marketing initiative has provided franchisees with a new low-cost method for reaching customers.
The pizza franchise consistently earns honors from consumer surveys; Zagat's annual Fast-Food Survey ranked Papa Murphy's the #1 large pizza chain for 2010 and 2011.
Papa Murphy's provides franchisees with a list of third-party lenders. The company is also listed on the SBA's Franchise Registry.
2011 AllStar Rank: 22
2010 AllStar Rank: 55
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Solid ranks in growth (#32), brand awareness (#34), and Web visibility (#47) earned Papa Murphy's a top 25 spot in the Franchise AllStars for the second year in a row.
In a tight credit environment, the take-and-bake pizza chain boasts lower investment costs, since locations don't offer dine-in service and have minimal kitchen requirements.
In 2011, Papa Murphy's launched a marketing campaign to educate consumers in new markets about how take-and-bake works, and a mobile marketing initiative has provided franchisees with a new low-cost method for reaching customers.
The pizza franchise consistently earns honors from consumer surveys; Zagat's annual Fast-Food Survey ranked Papa Murphy's the #1 large pizza chain for 2010 and 2011.
Papa Murphy's provides franchisees with a list of third-party lenders. The company is also listed on the SBA's Franchise Registry.
2011 AllStar Rank: 22
2010 AllStar Rank: 55
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
17
See All AllStar Franchises
Papa Murphy's
8000 Northeast Parkway
Vancouver, WA 98662
360-260-7272
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1981 |
| Franchising since | 1982 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 12 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2012 | 1,232 | 18 | 51 |
| 2011 | 1,221 | 18 | 51 |
| 2010 | 1,154 | 13 | 39 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada
Costs
| Total Investment | $209,330 - $396,710 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $80,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Hands-on owner
Food industry or retail background
Multi-unit managerial experience
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor will provide list of third party lenders
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
17
See All AllStar Franchises
Papa Murphy's
8000 Northeast Parkway
Vancouver, WA 98662
360-260-7272
Content provided by Hoovers.com
Papa Murphy's International, Inc.
This company turns your kitchen into a pizza parlor. Papa Murphy's International operates and franchises take n' bake pizza restaurants offering fresh-made pizzas that customers can take to bake at home. The outlets offer pizzas with a wide variety toppings, including Chicago-style stuffed pizzas and other gourmet styles. Papa Murphy's ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Sales: | $500,000,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 14.9% |
| See More Financials | |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
| See More Industries | |
| Top Competitors: | Domino'sPapa John'sPizza Hut |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
17
See All AllStar Franchises
Papa Murphy's
8000 Northeast Parkway
Vancouver, WA 98662
360-260-7272
