Partner Spotlight: Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

In 1995, Papa Aldo’s and Murphy’s pizza merged to form Papa Murphy’s and a pizza icon was born.  The take-and-bake concept took off, because customers understood that this provided a tastier, healthier alternative than frozen store-bought pizza and was hot out of the oven instead gambling on hit-or-miss delivery options.  There are now more than 1200 locations across the United States, Canada, and the UAE.  Because everything is made to order with made-from- scratch ingredients, the customer knows what they are getting.
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Although Papa Murphy’s takes pride in serving high-quality food, they know that everything they serve tastes better when shared with the people you love most.  That is the mission behind Papa Murphy’s.  Their pizza has earned a loyal following of millions of fans, consistently rating them #1 in customer surveys.  By allowing customers to enjoy a healthy, made-to-order, home-baked pizza and the time spent together at home with family and friends, they give their guests an experience to be savored and remembered.

Not only does Papa Murphy’s offer pizza in its many iterations, from thin crust to pan, and in sizes tailored to your group, there are many sauces and toppings to chose from, along with the inventive pizzas on offer—and the delightful heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day.  However, it is not all about pizza.  Also on offer are their many add-on items, including cookie dough, cheese bread, and salad, along with sodas and bottled teas. 

La Grande’s Papa Murphy’s is locally owned by Bob and Ann Hulden and is family managed.  According to Bob, all of the money stays here locally.  They are both avid advocates for their community and strive to make La Grande a vibrant and stable community through support of local organizations and causes.
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Their goals revolve around providing Papa Murphy’s quality products and a warm customer experience, along with service to their community. With their community-centered vision and devotion to product excellence, the Huldens exemplify business at its best.