Papa Murphy's Pizza

For Papa Murphy's, a cut in SNAP benefits came at a bad time

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2024

The take-and-bake pizza chain saw a steep drop in sales from customers on SNAP benefits, just as weather and consumer concerns hit restaurants.

Financing

The owner of Papa Murphy's says consumers are getting more demanding

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2023

The CEO of MTY Food Group said customers expect more from their restaurants. But they’re not demanding more discounts yet.

Financing

Papa Murphy's owner hopes the brand's tough 2022 is in the past

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2023

The take-and-bake pizza chain "closed a lot of stores" last year amid lower franchisee profits. But parent company MTY Food Group says 2023 has started out much better.

Leadership

Nik Rupp named chief operating officer for Papa Murphy’s

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 22, 2022

The former finance executive will lead the brand under the Canadian brand operator MTY Food Group.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner has some labor problems

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2021

MTY Global says it is delaying openings and closing some restaurants during the week because it cannot find enough workers.

Financing

The Pacific Northwest heatwave cooled off Papa Murphy’s sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2021

Parent company MTY Global said Friday that the chain’s momentum slowed recently amid unprecedented heat.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s remakes its image

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2021

The take-and-bake pizza chain introduced its first new logo in more than a decade, and its first store redesign since 2014, as its sales rebounded during the pandemic.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s and Cold Stone Creamery carry MTY through the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2021

Market shifts have helped both chains reverse earlier challenges, offsetting the Canadian company’s struggling mall and office concepts. They now need to keep their sales momentum.

Marketing