Papa Murphy's
- Papa Murphy's International, LLC
8000 N.E. Pkwy. Dr., # 350
Vancouver, WA 98662
USA
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(877) 777-5062
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(360) 260-7272
- (360) 397-1372 (Fax)
Papa Murphy's is the largest take-and-bake pizza company in the world with over 1,500 locations in the U.S., Canada, and United Arab Emirates. The entire concept is built around the idea of take 'n' bake menu options. 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. To franchise owners, Papa Murphy's offers an opportunity that is attractive with a simplistic business model at a great investment price.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1982
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
1,369 |
91.5% |
| Company-Owned Units |
127 |
8.5% |
| Total Operating Units |
1,496 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
1,496 |
96.1% |
In 38 States
|
| Canada |
21 |
1.3% |
In 4 Provinces
|
| International |
40 |
2.6% |
In 2 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
1,557 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
176 |
| Washington |
131 |
| Texas |
101 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
150 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Videos
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| POS Training |
2 Days |
| Owners Class at Corp |
5 Days |
| Certified Training Store |
23 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$275K |
| Cash Investment |
$80K |
| Total Investment |
$279.5-492.9K |
| Average Total Investment |
$386K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$25K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
5%/week Net Sales |
| Average Royalty |
N/A |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
8-10 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,200-1,400
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
2 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
115 |
| USA |
Yes, Midwest, Central, South |
| Canada |
Yes |
| Overseas |
No |
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