Papa Murphy's vs Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
Investment $286,919 - $524,205$290,600 - $538,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5.5%
Advertising Fee 2%7%
Year Founded 19811973
Year Franchised 19821982
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 230 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours On-The-Job Training: 138 hours Classroom Training: 44 hours Additional Training: Regional seminars
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 Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions 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 Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Expansion Plans
 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
US Expansion NoYes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

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 Hungry Howie's Pizza

Own a Piece of the Pie
At Hungry Howie's we serve customers great flavored crust pizza at an amazing value. With almost 40 years of experience, Hungry Howie's is consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 Pizza Franchises in the nation. There are many franchise opportunities to choose from, especially in the Pizza category. That's why it's so important to have a distinct point of difference in today's competitive market place. Hungry Howie's has the edge that makes us one of the fastest-growing pizza chains in the country.

Our Edge
Look no further than our famous crust to see why Hungry Howie's Pizza has an edge over its competition. Mouth watering seasonings baked into the edge of the pizza, make the last bite as good as the first. Others have tried to copy it, but Hungry Howie's is the home of the Original Flavored Crust.

Opportunity Knocks
Hungry Howie's has built a strong infrastructure and is positioned for our rapid growth campaign. Many great areas are available for single or multiple unit development. Right now, multistore operators can buy territories. This is something you can't find with other brands.
As you explore other investment opportunities you will appreciate Hungry Howie's commitment to our concept, products and franchisees. We provide a great opportunity to participate in a growing franchise system that offers significant investment value. We're busy making plans for the future!
Hungry Howie's does not currently offer international development. Please note interested parties should have at least $100K to invest.
Veteran Incentives  50% off franchise fee
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