Papa Murphy’s Signs Three Co-Brand Franchise Deals
Papa Murphy’s co-brand franchise agreements will add three locations pairing Take ’n’ Bake pizza with Pinkberry frozen yogurt.
Papa Murphy’s has signed three franchise agreements for co-branded locations with Pinkberry in Oregon, New Mexico, and Utah. The model combines Take ’n’ Bake pizza and premium frozen yogurt in one location. Joshua and Samantha Kimzey expect to open in Sunriver, Oregon, in early November, while John Perea will add Pinkberry to his Santa Fe, New Mexico, restaurant. Casey Kauer plans to open a West Haven, Utah, location in summer 2027.
Shared Operations Model
The concept is designed to give franchisees multiple revenue streams while sharing real estate, labor, and operating costs. Papa Murphy’s said the brands can serve food and dessert occasions from a single location.
Ray Zandi, vice president of U.S. development at MTY Food Group, said:
“The early responses to our co-brand concept reinforce the strength of these brands individually and the even greater potential they have together.”
New Franchise Locations
Perea has owned his Papa Murphy’s restaurant in Santa Fe since 2010. Kauer operates five Papa Murphy’s restaurants in Utah and will add the new co-branded site in West Haven.
John Perea, franchisee of Papa Murphy’s in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said:
“The seasonality of both brands is what made this opportunity stand out to us, since pairing them together creates a business that can gainfully employ eight to 10 team members and thrive all year long.”
Franchise Growth Options
The agreements give current and prospective operators another format to consider for new locations. More information on franchise opportunities is available at Papa Murphy’s franchise website.
Joshua Kimzey, franchisee of Papa Murphy’s and Pinkberry in Sunriver, Oregon, said:
“There are the obvious financial benefits, like shared overhead costs and the ability to cross-train employees, but just as valuable is being able to offer something for everyone, at any time of the day. It really becomes a destination. Whether it's kids asking their parents for soft serve, parents solving the 'what's for dinner' dilemma, families picking up food for company, or grabbing a few quarts of soft serve to go with cookie dough — there's something for everyone.”
