By Cheryl Long
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C
huck van der Lee knows the ex-
act number of pepperoni slices on
a Papa Murphy’s large pepperoni
pizza. “60,” he says proudly. “And on our
family size we have 80 pieces of peppero-
ni, and there isn’t one speck of the top that
isn’t covered in pepperoni!”
That’s the sort of intimate knowledge and
passion that fuels the latest trend in one
of North America’s – if not the world’s –
favourite foods. While there is no shortage
of pizza chains throughout Canada, Papa
Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is bringing a
new concept to the table with its freshly-
made pizza that’s baked in your own home.
“Personally I’m very excited about grow-
ing it across Canada. I’m very proud of the
brand and equally proud of our franchisees
and store managers and the role they’re
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MAR/APR 2015
