PAPA MURPHY’S INTERNATIONAL
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $15,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $450,330 – $693,450 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 5% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | WA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | PAPA MURPHY’S INTERNATIONAL LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-03-28 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 965 (Item 20, p.67) |
| Brand website | http://twitter.com/papamurphys |
About PAPA MURPHY’S INTERNATIONAL
In May of 2006, we formed a subsidiary, PMI Canada, ULC, an Alberta unlimited liability corporation, which offered Papa Murphy’s franchises in Canada. Currently, the right to offer Papa Murphy’s franchises in Canada has been granted to MTY Canada and to a third party pursuant to an agreement with… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,119 | 8 | 1,127 |
| 2024 | 1,001 | 43 | 1,044 |
| 2025 | 965 | 49 | 1,014 |
Source: Item 20, p.67 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 180 (Item 20, p.67-75 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 173 (Item 20, p.67-70 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 4 (Item 3, p.23 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.27 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed matters include franchisee lawsuits alleging misrepresentation and breach of contract (settled/dismissed), and state regulatory actions against affiliates for franchise registration and disclosure violations (settled with penalties). (Item 3, p.22-26 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $687,539 (Item 19, p.65 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $617,941 (Item 19, p.65 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $165,875 – $2,458,479 (Item 19, p.65 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.59 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.59 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees are given a specific location but do not receive an exclusive territory. They may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels of distribution. (Item 12, p.55 of the FDD)
Training: FRANCHISOR’S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING Except as listed below, we are not required to provide you with any assistance. (Item 11, p.44 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Access to Operations Manual
- Site analysis assistance
- Training and familiarization program
- Marketing and advertising support
- POS System support
- Supply chain management
- Quality assurance and food safety
- Financial management tools
Source: Item 11, p.46 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Vancouver, WA (Item 1, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 22 (Item 1, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | MTY Food Group Inc. (Item 1, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.57 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.57 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.28 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 2% of gross sales (Item 6, p.29 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 43 (Item 20, p.65 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask PAPA MURPHY’S INTERNATIONAL directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Where PAPA MURPHY’S INTERNATIONAL operates today
Per the brand's FDD outlet table (Item 20, Table 3 — franchised outlets by state, latest fiscal year): 834 franchised units across 29 states.
Projected openings (Item 20, Table 5)
Franchise agreements the FDD projects for the next fiscal year:
Source: papa-murphys-fdd-2026-3f509007.pdf, Item 20. Counts are the franchisor's own disclosures.
Why two unit counts? The Key figures above cite 965 franchised units (Item 20, p.67) — the franchisor's reported franchised-unit total. The map above sums Item 20, Table 3 (franchised outlets by state at fiscal year-end), which totals 834. The two Item 20 figures are compiled on different bases, so they need not match.
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with PAPA MURPHY’S INTERNATIONAL
Put PAPA MURPHY’S INTERNATIONAL on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.