PAPA News & Analysis

Papa Murphy's Closes 68 Stores Amid Challenging Pizza Market

Papa Murphy's has announced the closure of 68 underperforming corporate-owned stores as part of a review of its portfolio. The pizza business has faced difficulties, with pizzerias falling to sixth in Americans' favorite restaurant category. Contributing factors include inflation, smaller orders, and competition from third-party delivery services. For investors, this decision indicates ongoing challenges in the pizza market, potentially affecting future revenue for Papa Murphy's.