Papa Murphy’s Expands To Greensboro, NC




Chain Leader:

quotation.jpgPRESS RELEASE: VANCOUVER, Wash. – September 16, 2009 – Papa Murphy’s International, the country’s largest and fastest-growing take ‘n’ bake pizza chain, has set its sights on Greensboro, North Carolina as a key market for growth. Last month Papa Murphy’s signed an Area Development Agreement with Tar Heel Pizza Company, LLC that includes nine new stores over the next five years. The first store, to be located at 4016 Battleground Ave in Greensboro, will open this December. For the past seven consecutive years, Papa Murphy’s has retained the title of “Best Pizza Chain in America” based on the annual Restaurants and Institutions “Choice in Chains” consumer survey. Papa Murphy’s is nationally renowned for its excellence in value, quality, variety, service and convenience.

“Get ready to have a new favorite pizza, Greensboro. The Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza revolution has arrived!” said Keith Bristol, who owns Tar Heel Pizza Company.  “Our customers will have the satisfaction of making something at home with the flexibility of preparing it quickly. Beyond the great food and value, we’ll also be creating new employment opportunities in the community.”

According to Papa Murphy’s Director of Franchise Sales Jim Werling, Greensboro is suited for an additional 15 franchisee-owned stores. “The area is high on our priority list for aggressive expansion,” said Werling.

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