How Big is the Take-and-Bake Pizza Industry?

Own a pizza franchise that stands out in the thriving takeout segment

Americans love pizza, and their passion for it won’t burn out anytime soon. According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll, pizza is the food that Americans would choose to eat for the rest of their lives. It should come as no surprise then that the U.S. pizza market has grown into a $46 billion industry and PMQ Pizza Magazine reports that it’s estimated to grow 10% in the next five years.

When it comes time for dinner, all the other food groups don’t stand a chance. Statista reports that pizza is the No. 1 choice for dinner, and consumers spend $33 billion in QSR pizza restaurants annually. Did you know that the largest share of spending comes from takeout? Statista reports Americans are spending $15 billion each year on pizza to go.

For Papa Murphy’s, the largest take-and-bake pizza franchise in the U.S. with more than 1,100 locations, take-and-bake is a way of life. Our guests know that they won’t get a fresher experience than Papa Murphy’s, which is why they constantly rate us No. 1 in consumer surveys. Since our inception in 1981, Papa Murphy’s has earned millions of loyal guests by allowing them to customize their made-to-order pizza with fresh, high-quality ingredients, which they then take home and bake. Ultimately, this allows our guests to get the exact pizza they want exactly when they want it.

“The Papa Murphy’s brand is steeped in love and has cultivated a deep culture of making delicious, high-quality pizza and other products,” says Shemar Pucel, Sr Director of Development at Papa Murphy’s. “This is a great time to become a Papa Murphy’s franchise owner, because our pizza speaks for itself – you cannot hide the quality of the product when you serve it raw. Our guests know this, which is why we are constantly voted No. 1 as their favorite pizza.”

The Popularity of Pizza Makes it a Great Time to Open a Take-and-Bake Pizza Franchise

As a Papa Murphy’s take-and-bake pizza franchise owner, entrepreneurs can capitalize on the never-ending demand for pizza. Even better, whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or an experienced multi-unit owner, our business model is easy to run and simple to scale. Because we do not bake our delicious pizza in-store, our small restaurant footprints do not require any ovens or dine-in space, which allows for a lower cost of entry in comparison to the bigger players in the booming QSR pizza industry. Additionally, our franchise owners are able to keep labor costs down by hiring a limited number of employees because we have one primary daypart: dinner.

Furthermore, our low investment costs allow Papa Murphy’s franchise owners to focus on creating the perfect pizza for our beloved guests. At our bake-at-home pizza franchise, we pride ourselves on only using high-quality ingredients including shredding whole-milk mozzarella, scratch-made dough, butcher quality meat and fresh chopped veggies. This is why we have grown into the nation’s fifth-largest pizza franchise – by delivering high-quality food mixed with excellent customer service and very affordable prices.

“As a Papa Murphy’s franchise owner, you will never be alone in business,” Pucel says. “With more than 1,100 locations across the country and Canada, we offer a comprehensive training and ongoing support program to ensure your business thrives over the long-term. With over 40 years in business, there’s still plenty of room for us to grow and we’re just getting started. Papa Murphy’s future is bright in terms of the tremendous opportunity before us. All we’re missing is you!”

Bring a Papa Murphy’s Franchise to Your Community

A Papa Murphy’s franchise is a low-cost investment opportunity offering high growth potential. Join this dynamic brand as we expand our footprint across the United States. Initial investment costs range from $367,244 to $670,498, depending on numerous factors, including geographic areas, condition of the premises and construction costs. We have grown to more than 1,100 locations in the United States, Canada and UAE thanks to a business model built for entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference in their community, bringing families together, and most of all – pizza.