Multi-Unit Franchisee, 2012 Buyers Guide

Demographics The site selection team identifies target sites with neighborhood retail patterns where customers shop multiple times per week. Demographics are then analyzed to select targets with the best population, households, income, growth rates and more. OPPORTUNITY Description

Papa Murphy’s is the largest Take ‘N’ Bake chain in the U.S. with over 1,300 stores in 37 states. Papa Murphy’s offers a great value and a superior pizza to customers and a simple focused concept for franchisees. The limited hours of operation and the take-n-bake concept without the hassles of dining or delivery, provide a great franchise opportunity.

Fast Franchise Facts

Franchising Since: 1981
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 45%
Total Franchise Operating Units: 1305
Company Operating Units: 51
Capital Investment: $250,000
Franchise Fee (per unit): $25,000
Royalty Fee (per unit): 5%
Advertising fee (per unit): 1.5%
Earnings Claims: Yes

Build-Out Options: Inline and free standing Available Territories: : CA, AZ, NV, NM, TX, OK, KS, MO, AR, LA, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, VA, KY, OH, IN

Rankings & Awards Papa Murphy’s ranked “#1 Rated Pizza Chain” by participants in Zagat Survey’s 2010 & 2011 Fast Food Survdey and is a four-time recipient of Pizza Today’s Chain of the Year

Qualifications Multiple Store Agreements range from 3-10 store opportunities in numerous markets. The net worth requirement is $250k per store. Operating partners must have experience with multi-unit food industry operations.

SITE LOCATION Assistance The experienced Real Estate and Construction team provides guidance and assistance from the first stage of site selection to the final construction phase.