Papa Murphy's vs My Pie Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Investment $286,919 - $524,205$184,845 - $546,095
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 19812012
Year Franchised 19822015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Experience -

* Passionate about serving the best pizza in the country * Fun, energetic, people-oriented * Wants the opportunity to succeed through hard work * Values transparency, teamwork, family, loyalty * Meets financial requirements *Strong organizational skills and ability to follow proven system * Dedicated to superior customer service * Restaurant experience a plus


Financing Options

 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
My Pie Pizza 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
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 230 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours

8 days in Phoenix and up to 5 days at the franchisee store in which you learn: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

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

Training in: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

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.

Passive Ownership: With qualified manager

Average # of Employees 10-15 employees / 4-8 per shift


Expansion Plans

 
Papa Murphy's Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
US Expansion NoYes
Canada Expansion No-
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 My Pie Pizza

It was spring of 2012 and three guys from the East Coast were thinking about how they were going to grow their Italian Pizza Restaurant concept, Crust. At that point, Crust already had the makings of a growing restaurant group with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, a catering company, MLB partnerships with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, a location in the Phoenix Convention Center, and a retail line that is anchored by their homemade Kurt Warner Marinara Sauce. So the question became...what's next?
My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where guests have the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience using authentic Italian recipes served New York fast. My Pie makes its own dough and sauces daily from scratch. They procure the freshest vegetables and the highest quality meats, and then bake them in an 800-degree oven for two minutes. The My Pie guys are simply passionate pizza people and have figured out how to create an authentic New York-style Italian pizza in a New York minute. There is no other pizzeria like this between here and Brooklyn...guaranteed! My Pie Pizza is in the right market at the right time. Fast casual custom pizza shops are courting customers who are looking for fresh artisan-style pizza made in under 5 minutes, complementing their customizable pizzas with craft beers. The time is now for My Pie Pizza - Pizza Your Way! Key Advantages

*Custom selection of crusts, sauces, and toppings *Pizza ingredients based on traditional Italian recipes *2 minute bake time for pizzas *Unique seasonal specialties rotated throughout the year *Additional menu items include salads, appetizers, and deserts *Happy hour all day with half price refills of beer and wine *Organic New York style sauce, endorsed by football great Kurt Warner and available in jars for take-home use *Experienced, successful restaurant team as franchisors *Small-box footprint equates to lower investment dollars and reduced occupancy costs *Operating model empowers management efficiency and unit growth *Open space with family-friendly atmosphere *Attractive markets are available throughout the US Multi-Unit Franchise Fee: 2-4 $30,000/5 plus $25,000

At My Pie we pride ourselves in being your neighborhood pizzeria. Our New York authentic pies are built to order using homemade recipes from our family archives. Our motto is local, fresh, fast! We love to source our produce locally and our pies cook up in a New York minute. Our dough and sauces are made fresh, daily using only the best ingredients. Once you taste a My Pie you’ll be hooked! Our quality and flavor far surpass the competition and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way. My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where each guest has the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience.

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