VANCOUVER, Wash. – October 19, 2010 – The topic of recent posts to Papa Murphy’s Facebook Fan page (www.facebook.com/papamurphyspizza)  indicate yet another reason why the take ‘n’ bake chain continues to be a nationally-ranked consumer favorite! Hundreds of loyal fans are cheering for the return of a seasonal favorite – the Jack-O-Lantern Pizza. “I want one!” demands one fan. “Are they ready now?”

Though widely imitated in the recent past, the original Papa Murphy’s Jack-O-Lantern Pizza is made right in front of customers with freshly-grated cheese and premium pepperoni slices, arranged to resemble a Jack-O-Lantern’s face. 

“They are a favorite at our house,” posts Jay, a Papa Murphy’s Facebook Fan. “Kids love them and are counting down the days.”

“It’s our family tradition before we go trick-or-treating for the past three or so years,” adds Manda, another fan.

Like Papa Murphy’s other signature pizzas, the Jack-O-Lantern Pizza takes 12-18 minutes to bake in customers’ home ovens. Price and 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 1,200 franchised and corporate-owned locations in 36 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 was recently voted “#1 Rated Pizza Chain” by surveyors in Zagat Survey’s 2010 Fast Food Survey. For more information, visit www.papamurphys.com. Find Papa Murphy’s on Facebook at www.facebook.com/papamurphyspizza.