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On July 14th, 2026

The Brand History Behind Papa Murphy’s Pizza Franchises

A History Built on Fresh Dough and Bigger Ideas Every great franchise story starts somewhere small, but ours actually starts with two. Papa Aldo’s Pizza opened its doors in Hillsboro, Oregon, back in 1981, followed a few years later by Murphy’s Pizza in Petaluma, California, two chains that would eventually become one of the country’s ...

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On July 7th, 2026

The Benefits Of Joining A Nationally Recognized Franchise Brand

Why a Proven Franchise Brand Gives You a Head Start Starting a restaurant from scratch sounds exciting until you’re the one negotiating a lease, designing a kitchen layout, and figuring out how to get your name in front of hungry customers all at once. That’s the beauty of stepping into an established franchise brand instead ...

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On June 19th, 2026

A Pizza Business Model That Keeps Staffing Simple

Build a Business with an Industry Leader Hiring is a major factor for any restaurant owner, but the scale of that challenge depends heavily on the setup of the kitchen. As a leader in the franchise space with massive brand power nationwide, Papa Murphy’s stands out by utilizing a unique pizza business model built entirely ...

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