Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
Regional Media
Training Onsite: 230 hours
Training at headquarters: 40 hours
Number of employees required to run: 10
About Papa Murphy's
Hillsboro, Oregon-based pizza chain Papa Aldo's and Petaluma, California-based chain Murphy's Pizza were both acquired by Terry Collins, who merged them into one brand in 1995: Papa Murphy's.
Papa Murphy's stores make pizzas for customers to take home and bake themselves. Side items such as cookie dough, cheesy bread and salads are also offered.
Founded
1981
Franchising Since
1982 (35 Years)
Corporate Address
8000 N.E. Parkway Dr., #350 Vancouver, WA 98662
CEO
Weldon Spangler
Ticker Symbol
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$274,620 - $499,246
Net-worth Requirement
$275,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$80,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000 - $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Financing Options
Papa Murphy's has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory
Veteran Incentives
Reduced royalty fee for first three years
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Updated: September 12th, 2017
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