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PAPA MURPHY'S HELPS PARENTS SAY "I LOVE YOU" THIS VALENTINE'S DAY
Leaving the little ones at home for a Valentine's night out is made easier with their favorite food - heart-shaped!
VANCOUVER, Wash. - February 6, 2007 - The babysitter's booked, dinner reservations are made, now what to do for the kids? Papa Murphy's International, voted "Best Pizza Chain in America" four years running, has a simple, heart-felt solution: A heart-shaped pizza. Back by popular demand, Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake heart-shaped pizzas are a perfect way for parents to express their love on Valentine's Day, especially when leaving the kids for a night on the town.
Papa Murphy's heart-shaped pizzas, topped with freshly grated cheese and loads of pepperoni , will be offered on Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14. Prices start at $5.99 for a large size. In order to get a jump on the heart-shaped holiday the pizzas can also be pre-ordered in many locations. Participation varies nationwide.
"Kids love pizza; kids love Valentine's Day," said Mark Strickler vice president of brand marketing at Papa Murphy's. "This is a unique way to say Happy Valentine's Day. Whether parents are heading out for the evening or celebrating at home with the family, heart-shaped pizzas are a fun addition to any Valentine's Day gathering."
About Papa Murphy's:
Papa Murphy's is the sixth-largest pizza chain in the country and the pioneer of the Take 'N' Bake pizza concept. Papa Murphy's operates nearly 1,000 locations in 29 states and Canada. The Vancouver, Wash.-based company offers custom-made pizzas featuring high-quality fresh toppings generously layered on pizza dough that is made fresh each morning in each store. Papa Murphy's pizzas are baked at home in customers' ovens for a piping hot, delicious meal whenever they want it. In addition to handmade pizzas, the company offers a growing menu of Take 'N' Bake items, including cheesy bread, lasagna, chocolate chip cookie dough and freshly-made salads. Papa Murphy's has been voted "Best Pizza Chain in America" for four consecutive years by consumers nationwide in the Restaurants and Institutions "Consumers' Choice in Chains" survey and was recently named Pizza Today's "2006 Chain of the Year." For more information, visit www.papamurphys.com.
