Papa Murphy's is a take-and-bake pizza franchise with 1,044 total units (1,001 franchised, 43 company-owned) as of 2024. The system has experienced significant contraction, declining from 1,168 units in 2022 to 1,044 units in 2024, with particularly concerning metrics in 2024 showing 118 closures against only 8 openings. However, the franchise provides strong financial performance disclosure through Item 19, showing average gross sales of $688,133 and median sales of $616,110 for stores open a full year. The investment ranges from $367K-$733K with a 5% royalty and 2% brand marketing fee. The franchise offers no territorial protection, operating on a location-specific basis only. Training includes extensive on-site components (325 hours) with classroom training (15 hours). The concept focuses on made-to-order pizzas that customers bake at home, differentiating it from traditional pizza delivery models.
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