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Papa Murphy's sales up 10 percent in 2011
Papa Murphy's International has announced its total U.S. systemwide sales grew to $702 million in 2011, up more than 10 percent from 2010. The take-and-bake chain ended the year with 1,300 locations … -
That's amoré: Heart-shaped pizzas roll out for Valentine's Day
Some chains donating specialty pie sales to charities related to American Heart Month.- Alicia Kelso -
HeartBaker Pizza returns to Papa Murphy's
Papa Murphy's has brought back its HeartBaker Pizza just in time for Valentine's Day. "There's already enough pressure to impress on Valentine's Day – leave the work to us," said Carron Harris … -
Papa Murphy's signs up for American Cancer Society's Relay program
Papa Murphy's International has announced that it has joined the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life National Team Program. Employees and franchise owners will come together this year to … -
Papa Murphy's purchases 20 franchised locations
Papa Murphy's International (PMI) announced that its Company Stores Division — Papa Murphy's Company Stores Inc. — has acquired 20 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza stores. The … -
Papa Murphy's promotes Wendy's veteran to CEO
Just five months after being named president, Papa Murphy's International has promoted Ken Calwell to the chief executive officer position, effective Dec. 31. Current CEO John Barr will remain Papa … -
Pizza Hut, Papa Murphy's, CPKI earn spots on Zagat's 2011 list
McDonald's, Subway and Wendy's were big winners in this year's Zagat's National Fast Food Restaurant Survey, released today. Wendy's was named the top overall mega chain, based on food, facilities … -
Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail
Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food chain ratings. Among the 53 chains …- Alicia Kelso -
Papa Murphy's taps Wendy’s veteran as president
Papa Murphy's International has named Ken Calwell as its new president effective June 6. He will report to John Barr, chairman and CEO. Calwell most recently served as the chief marketing officer for … -
Papa Murphy’s launches new Thai Chicken deLITE
Papa Murphy's International is now offering Thailand's distinctive flavors with the launch of its newest take 'n' bake pizza – the Thai Chicken deLITE. Beginning with a cracker-thin crust, the …1 comment -
Papa Murphy’s marks anniversary with new marketing campaign
Papa Murphy's International is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a $35 million marketing initiative titled "Join the Take 'N' Bake Revolution." The new campaign was created in large …- Alicia Kelso -
Papa Murphy’s earns another franchising honor
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza has been named to Franchise Business Review's list of top food franchises for 2011. The spot was earned based on high satisfaction ratings in a survey taken by its … -
Papa Murphy’s makes it onto Forbes list
Papa Murphy's International has been ranked No. 5 on Forbes magazine's list of top 20 brand-name U.S. franchises. The take 'n' bake pizza chain closed out 2010 with more than 600 franchise owners and … -
Papa Murphy launches gift card sweepstakes
Papa Murphy's International has announced a sweepstakes via the company's Facebook page. The "Colossally Massive Super Ginormous Sweepstakes" runs through January 2. More than 30,000 pre-loaded gift …3 comments -
Papa Murphy's unveils special pizza for football season
Take 'n' bake pizza chain Papa Murphy's has debuted a new double-stuffed pepperoni pizza for football season with the tag, "Big games demand a really big pizza." The pie is stuffed with sliced and …- Jennifer Litz -
Papa Murphy’s is the crowd favorite, says Zagat
Papa Murphy's International has announced that it secured for the second year in a row a spot in Zagat's Annual Fast Food Survey. America's largest take 'n' bake pizza chain ranks second in the "Top … -
Corporate finance guru reveals the restaurant path out of recession
Consumers in search of value and quality are driving a comeback in sales in the restaurant sector, according to Bob Bielinski, managing director, corporate finance – Restaurant Industry …- Jennifer Litz -
Papa Murphy's moves to Central Fla.
The newly acquired Papa Murphy's take 'n' bake pizza chain is moving to Florida, according to an article in the Orlando Business Journal. The first Central Florida location will debut in mid-June … -
Papa Murphy's finalizes sale to Lee Equity Partners
Papa Murphy's International announced the completion of its sale to New York-based Lee Equity Partners. Its previous owner was Charlesbank Capital Partners of Boston. Terms and details of the deal … -
Is selling your pizza chain to a bank bad business?
Maybe, says this Papa Murphy's former exec. "In a fractured restaurant world," he asks, "where are the Ray Krocs and Frank Carneys?" …- Jason Rummer
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