Papa Murphys Snapshot
You might say this company turns your kitchen into a pizza parlor. Papa Murphy's International operates and franchises more than 1,150 Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake pizza outlets offering fresh-made pizzas that customers can take to bake at home. The chain's menu features several different pizza styles available with a wide variety of toppings, along with calzones, lasagna, and desserts. With locations in more than 30 states, the chain includes both free-standing units and locations in strip malls and other retail areas. Former CEO Terry Collins founded Papa Murphy's in 1995. Private equity firm Lee Equity Partners acquired the company in 2010 from Charlesbank Capital Partners.