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Papa Murphy's Shows its Big Heart this Valentine's Day
Take 'n' bake chain brings back most popular seasonal pizza
VANCOUVER, Wash. - February 5, 2009 -- Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza, voted "Best Pizza Chain in America" for the past six years, is showing its big heart once again this year by offering customers the popular Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine's Day at a great low price. Topped with freshly-grated cheese and loads of pepperoni, the Heart-Shaped Pizza is a fun, freshly-made meal for parents leaving kids with the babysitter next Saturday night... or for those staying in and celebrating together.
"The Heart-Shaped Pizza has evolved to the point where it's become an annual tradition for many," said Mark Strickler, vice president of brand marketing at Papa Murphy's. "We've always thought of it as a party pizza for families or groups of kids; however, a few true Papa Murphy's sweethearts have shared with us that they get this pizza for a meal together!"
Like Papa Murphy's other pizzas, the Heart-Shaped Pizza is a high-quality, budget-friendly product that's made fresh each day in Papa Murphy's stores and baked up hot in a customer's oven. The Heart-Shaped Pizza starts at $6.99 for a large size. Participation varies nationwide.
About Papa Murphy's
Papa Murphy's is the fifth-largest pizza chain in the country and the pioneer and leader of the take 'n' bake pizza segment. Papa Murphy's operates over 1,100 franchised and corporate-owned locations in 31 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. By baking Papa Murphy's pizzas at home, customers get to experience the home-baked aroma of a convenient, delicious meal that the brand is known for. In addition to handmade pizzas, the company offers a growing menu of take 'n' bake items, including Cheesy Bread, Cinnamon Wheels, and chocolate chip cookie dough. Papa Murphy's has been voted "Best Pizza Chain in America" for six consecutive years by consumers nationwide in the Restaurants and Institutions "Consumers' Choice in Chains" survey and was recently named Pizza Today's "2008 Chain of the Year." For more information, visit www.papamurphys.com.
