Papa Murphy's vs Pizza Depot Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa Murphy's vs Pizza Depot including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
Investment $286,919 - $524,205$197,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%$500 weekly
Advertising Fee 2%1% - 3%
Year Founded 19812000
Year Franchised 19822000
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 230 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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Expansion Plans
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Pizza Depot Franchise
US Expansion No-
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Papa Murphy's

Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza is the pioneer of the take and bake concept. We are the largest take and bake pizza company in the world. We offer only the freshest and highest quality ingredients with our freshly grated cheeses and our dough that is prepared in house daily. Papa Murphy's offer our products at a low price point, and we also offer our customer the opportunity to cook their pizza when they are ready to eat it. 98% of Papa Murphy's stores are franchised. It is the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of our franchisees that makes Papa Murphy's the innovative and customer centered organization that it is. Without the hard work and dedication of our franchisees we would not have been able to experience the growth and success that we have seen over the years.

Currently franchise units in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, 24 more states, Canada and the Middle East. Please inquire about other states, also.  

Veteran Incentives  Reduced royalty fee for first three years

About Pizza Depot

Pizza Depot specializes in take-out and delivery of pizza made from the freshest ingredients and top quality chicken wings. Our retailers follow the same strict guidelines when preparing any Pizza Depot product, thus guaranteeing consistent quality across all outlets.

On our commitment to providing quality products, reasonable prices and outstanding service, we continue to grow across Canada.

Pizza Depot is also an active member of the community we serve. Pizza Depot has sponsored the Indian Community Show at Canada’s Wonderland. The event was sold out by early afternoon, something that has happened only once before in the history of the Park.

After such an exciting day, patrons were encouraged to visit Pizza Depot outlets. This was a record breaking day for sales at all of our retail locations.

Your Pizza Depot franchise is a turnkey operation. Our expert team of professionals work full time scouting new locations. We are committed to finding ideal locations and we follow a proven formula when establishing a location. Innovative store design ensures that each location is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. We are committed to the success of all our franchisees. We offer the skills and support needed for a successful business through our comprehensive training program.