Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry Sign Three Co-Brand Franchise Deals
MTY Food Group brands Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry have signed three co-brand franchise agreements.
The shared locations will open in Oregon, New Mexico and Utah.
One store will combine take-and-bake pizza with frozen yogurt under a single roof.
Three Co-Brand Agreements
Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry, both owned by Canada's MTY Food Group, announced three co-brand franchise agreements on 7 October 2026. Each location will serve take-and-bake pizza and premium frozen yogurt from one storefront.
| Location | Franchisee | Profile | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunriver, Oregon | Joshua & Samantha Kimzey | New to both brands | Early Nov 2026 |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | John Perea | Existing Papa Murphy's owner since 2010 | Conversion |
| West Haven, Utah | Casey Kauer | Operates five Papa Murphy's | Summer 2027 |
Why Co-Branding
The model lets operators add a second revenue stream without a second lease, serving frozen yogurt by day and pizza in the evening.
Source: L'Express Franchise
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