Papa Murphy's

Introduction

Papa Murphy's is a take-and-bake pizza company based in Vancouver, Washington. It began in 1995 as the merger of two local take-and-bake pizza companies: Papa Aldo's Pizza and Murphy's Pizza. The company and its franchisees operate more than 1,300 outlets in the United States and Canada.

History

Papa Murphy's was built on the foundations of two different pizza companies, Papa Aldo's Pizza and Murphy's Pizza. Both companies were operating in different parts of the country and were known for their take-and-bake pizzas. In 1995, Terry Collins merged the two businesses to create Papa Murphy's.

Products

Papa Murphy's is known for its high-quality, fresh products. All pizzas are made with dough that is prepared in-store, cheese that is grated from 40-pound blocks in-store, and vegetables that are chopped in-store. The pizzas are then baked at home by the customers.

Business Model

The business model of Papa Murphy's is unique in the pizza industry. It is a take-and-bake pizza company, which means that the pizzas are prepared in the store and then taken home to be baked by the customers. This model allows for a fresher product and also eliminates the need for delivery.

Franchising

Papa Murphy's offers franchising opportunities and has over 1,300 franchises in the United States and Canada. The company provides training, marketing support, and operational support to its franchisees.

Awards and Recognition

Papa Murphy's has received numerous awards and recognition for its products and business model. It has been voted "Best Pizza Chain in America" by consumers nationwide in the Restaurants and Institutions "Consumers' Choice in Chains" survey, and was also awarded the 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Pizza Today Chain of the Year.

See Also

• Take and bake
• Pizza industry in the United States
• List of pizza chains of the United States

External Links

• Official website