Papa Murphy's - Franchise
Quick Summary
Papa Murphy’s is thriving during these trying times! Our model is “take and bake” at home, making mealtime easy and quick. We are the 5th largest pizza chain and often the #1 choice of consumers. With stores now open in 37 states, there are some key markets that have franchise opportunities. Learn more about the cost and facts now!
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Papa Murphy's
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $50,000 | |
| # of Existing Units | 1500 |
Available In These States:
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- DE
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- KS
- MA
- MD
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- OH
- OK
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- WI
- Overview
Papa Murphy's - Franchise
About Us
Since 1982 we’ve offered a great value and a superior pizza to our customers and a simple focused concept for our franchisees. Papa Murphy’s limited hours of operation and the take-n-bake concept without the hassles of dining or delivery, provide a great franchise opportunity.
Products and Services
Papa Murphy's empowers its guests. Not only do they decide which fresh, high- quality ingredients top their pizza, but customers have the pleasure of baking it right in their own ovens for a fresh, hot, delicious meal whenever they want. The dough is prepared daily in each store. Each pizza features fresh ingredients, including 100% all-natural, whole-milk mozzarella, cheddar and provolone cheeses. Real meat toppings, with no fillers, include savory Canadian bacon and premium salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage and ground beef. Other toppings, including fresh Roma tomatoes, whole mushrooms, green peppers and onions, are sliced and diced daily.
95% of Papa Murphy's stores are franchised. It is the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of our franchisees that makes Papa Murphy's the innovative and customer-centered organization that it is. Without the hard work and dedication of our franchisees, we would not have been able to experience the growth and success that we have seen over the years.
Why Us?
Top 5 Benefits of a Papa Murphy's Pizza Franchise
- Lower Initial Investment - the cost to open a Papa Murphy's pizza franchise is less than many comparable quick-service food franchise opportunities.
- Ease of Operation - with limited store hours, no ovens, and a proven franchisee training and support system, the Papa Murphy's concept offers simplicity.
- Reduced Labor and Minimal Space Requirements – since there is no in-store dining or cooking, our concept eliminates expensive labor and dining space.
- No Prior Restaurant Experience Required - the Papa Murphy's Pizza Franchise System provides all the information you need to operate this pizza business.
- Consumer Value and Appeal - Papa Murphy's is based on 6 fundamentals - quality, quantity, low price, fast/friendly service, marketed aggressively and owner involvement.
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