Papa Murphy’s Take-and-Bake pizza has risen to become the 5th largest pizza franchise globally. While most brands in the $46 billion pizza industry follow a similar business model, Papa Murphy’s has experienced remarkable growth, expanding to over 1,250 locations in the United States, Canada, and the UAE.
Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur, a multi-unit operator seeking to diversify your portfolio, or a passionate fan of our pizza, investing in our take-and-bake franchise presents an excellent opportunity.
Papa Murphy’s Take-And-Bake Pizza Franchise
Papa Murphy’s pizza franchise is dedicated to celebrating life’s little moments. Our millions of loyal customers choose us for fast, fresh, and affordable meals. By prioritizing both the guest experience and the quality of our products, Papa Murphy’s has established itself as a leader in the growing take-and-bake pizza segment, expanding to over 1,250 locations in the United States, Canada, and the UAE. As the 5th largest pizza franchise in the nation, Papa Murphy’s offers an exciting business opportunity for entrepreneurs who are passionate about their communities, fostering family connections, and, above all, pizza.
Top 3 Reasons to Invest In A Papa Murphy’s Franchise
- Take’n’Bake is growing in popularity – When people want pizza, they prefer takeout. Papa Murphy’s competition includes already baked delivery and frozen pizza you get at the grocery store – which simply cannot compete with the quality of our pies.
- Proven Iconic Brand – For nearly 40 years, Papa Murphy’s has served up millions of delicious pizzas at a family-friendly price point. This is why our customers consistently rate us No. 1 in consumer surveys.
- Simple to operate – Our take ‘n’ bake model means no ovens, no freezers and no dine-in, which means lower investment costs and allows franchise owners to focus on building customer relationships by creating the best pizza ever.
Training & Ongoing Support
Papa Murphy’s offers an industry-leading training platform that helps franchise owners thrive
Franchising with Papa Murphy’s means you’ll never be alone in business. After nearly 40 years in business, Papa Murphy’s has developed one of the most comprehensive training and ongoing support platforms in the industry. In that time, we have helped countless entrepreneurs realize their dreams of owning a thriving take-and-bake pizza franchise that becomes a dynamic part of their community.
Founded in 1981, Papa Murphy’s has made the path to ownership as simple as possible for new franchise owners. This starts with our low investment costs, making business ownership more accessible to entrepreneurs. Our executive team has worked significantly to simplify our business model, and the results have been phenomenal.
“From the very beginning, our job is to set up our franchise owners for success, which is why we work for them,” says Mindy Stone-Szabo, Director of Learning and Development at Papa Murphy’s. “We have a very structured training program that includes print, e-learning and even virtual reality training modules, which is very fun. Although marketing and operations excellence play a huge role, they mean nothing if you cannot train your team to produce quality products and deliver an unmatched guest experience. This is why we are focused on helping our franchise owners build effective teams and teaching them the leadership skills we know they need to be successful.”
Our Ideal Candidate
- Have a passion about creating a culture that serves their community.
- Have an outgoing personality and a positive attitude about business & life.
- Recognize the value of a proven system.
- Are committed to handle the day-to-day operations in a full-time role.
- Can provide top-notch customer service and work with a staff dedicated to doing the same
- Have a minimum financial strength of $425k net worth with $125k in liquid assets
Why Own A Papa Murphy's Pizza Franchise
Papa Murphy's Franchisee Testimonials
“I don’t think anyone has done it quite like we have. You get to go home and bake it in your oven and smell the pizza while it’s baking and watch the crust rise. You get to experience the whole start-to-finish process.”
“It’s pizza that you can feel good about serving to your kids. It’s fresh ingredients. You make it fresh right then, so there’s that time with your family. That 12 or 14 minutes it takes to cook it, everyone is there and around it – and everyone is happy. It’s pizza!”
“We’re really proud to be involved with Papa Murphy’s. We love the quality of the product. There’s a lot of great employees here at the corporate support center who really care about the business and care about the brand. It’s truly amazing being part of a brand where you can both identify and work with other fellow franchise owners to be able to find solutions and more.”
“I’ve been a fanatical fan of Papa Murphy’s for about 25 years. Now being a part of the franchise family, one of the things that surprised me was it having a family-like feel despite how large the company is. They treat every franchise owner as if they’re one of the people working for them directly. Everyone plays an important role and everyone is invested in each other’s success. Additionally, we all have a communal love for pizza. So when we talk about breaking bread together and cultivating relationships, it’s amazing that pizza can play a special role in that.”
