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Papa Murphy's to Open Dozens of Stores in Southeastern States
Consumer-voted "Best Pizza Chain in America" signs area development agreements in North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee
VANCOUVER, Wash. - (September 10, 2008) -- Within the next five years, the pioneer of take 'n' bake pizza will open over three dozen locations in Tennessee, Alabama and North Carolina as part of three newly-signed area development agreements. Papa Murphy's International is currently the fifth-largest pizza chain in the U.S. with over 1,000 locations in 30 states and Canada. For the past six consecutive years, Papa Murphy's has retained the title of "Best Pizza Chain in America" based on the annual Restaurants and Institutions "Choice in Chains" consumer survey. Papa Murphy's is nationally renowned for its excellence in value, quality, variety, service and convenience.
A total of 39 Papa Murphy's stores are part of three separate area development agreements signed by the company earlier this year. Papa Bama Inc. will open 16 stores in the Huntsville, Alabama area within the next five years, with the first location opening mid-October. Diamond Cowboy Pizza, LLC is slated to open eight stores in the Memphis, Tennessee market within the next three years. And Papa Mint, Inc. has agreed to open 15 stores in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina market within the next five years.
"Part of our business strategy this year and beyond is to grow new market share and increase Papa Murphy's brand awareness," said Gregg Benvenuto, vice president of franchise sales at Papa Murphy's. "Our recipe is simple and therefore enticing to those looking for franchising opportunities - low initial investment, strong consumer value, full franchisee support, and an easy-to-operate platform."
For additional franchise opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to contact Papa Murphy's Franchise Sales Department at 877-777-5062 or visit www.papamurphys.com.
About Papa Murphy's
Papa Murphy's is the fifth-largest pizza chain in the U.S. and the pioneer of the take 'n' bake pizza concept. Papa Murphy's operates over 1,000 company-owned and franchised locations in 30 states and Canada. The Vancouver, Wash.-based company offers custom-made pizzas featuring high-quality fresh toppings generously layered on pizza dough that is made fresh each morning in each store. By baking Papa Murphy's pizzas at home, customers get to experience the home-baked aroma of a convenient, delicious meal that the brand is known for. In addition to handmade pizzas, the company offers a growing menu of take 'n' bake items, including Cheesy Bread, Cinnamon Wheels, chocolate chip cookie dough and freshly-made salads. Papa Murphy's has been voted "Best Pizza Chain in America" for six consecutive years by consumers nationwide in the Restaurants and Institutions "Choice in Chains" consumer survey. The company was named "2008 Chain of the Year" by Pizza Today magazine for the third year. For more information, visit www.papamurphys.com.
