{"id":11632,"date":"2026-08-17T20:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/11632\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T20:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:39:11","slug":"papa-murphys-answers-guest-demand-bringing-back-beloved-chunky-italian-sausage-with-all-new-grandmas-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/11632\/","title":{"rendered":"Papa Murphy\u2019s Answers Guest Demand, Bringing Back Beloved Chunky Italian Sausage with All-New Grandma\u2019s Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe rectangular pizza arrives Aug. 17, featuring Papa Murphy\u2019s biggest pizza yet, featuring crispy edges, layers of flavor, and the long-awaited permanent return of a guest favorite topping.<\/p>\n

\"PapaVancouver, WA\u00a0 (RestaurantNews.com)\u00a0 Guests asked. Papa Murphy\u2019s listened. By popular demand, Papa Murphy\u2019s Take \u2018n\u2019 Bake Pizza is bringing back its beloved Chunky Italian Sausage as a permanent menu staple, using the all-new, limited-time Grandma\u2019s Pizza as the featured pizza for its grand return on Aug. 17. While the large, rectangular Grandma\u2019s Pizza is available through Oct. 18, the Chunky Italian Sausage is here to stay and can be added to any Papa Murphy\u2019s pizza starting today.<\/p>\n

Grandma\u2019s Pizza, a rustic, rectangular, pan-baked pizza, is Papa Murphy\u2019s largest pizza offering yet, featuring a crispy crust with golden edges. It\u2019s layered with creamy red sauce, classic marinara, whole-milk mozzarella, Papa Murphy\u2019s signature herb and cheese blend and the long-awaited return of Chunky Italian Sausage. While Grandma\u2019s Pizza is available through Oct. 18, guests can now enjoy the permanent return of Chunky Italian Sausage on any of their favorite Papa Murphy\u2019s crusts and recipes.<\/p>\n

Starting at $14.99*, Grandma\u2019s Pizza delivers generous portions, bold flavor and exceptional value for feeding hungry families, game-day crowds and anyone gathering around the table during the busy fall season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen our guests start asking for something over and over, we pay attention,\u201d\u00a0said Dallas Massey, senior vice president of marketing for Papa Murphy\u2019s. \u201cChunky Italian Sausage has built an incredibly loyal following, and we heard loud and clear that people wanted it back for good. Grandma\u2019s Pizza gave us the perfect canvas for this launch, but make no mistake: the Chunky Italian Sausage our guests love is officially back as a permanent addition to our menu, available on Grandma\u2019s Pizza or any other pizza we make.\u201d<\/p>\n

As school schedules return, football kicks off and Labor Day celebrations bring friends and family together, Grandma\u2019s Pizza offers a simple way to serve a hot, fresh meal without sacrificing quality. Guests simply take it home and bake it fresh in their own ovens whenever it\u2019s time to eat.<\/p>\n

Alongside the featured Chunky Italian Sausage Grandma\u2019s Pizza, guests can also create their own Grandma\u2019s Pizza with any two toppings for the same limited-time price. With Papa Murphy\u2019s Take \u2018n\u2019 Bake model, guests can pick up their pizza fresh and bake it at home whenever it\u2019s time to eat, making it a convenient option any day of the week.<\/p>\n

For longtime guests, Grandma\u2019s Pizza marks more than a new menu item, it\u2019s the return of one of Papa Murphy\u2019s most beloved ingredients. For everyone else, it\u2019s a chance to discover why Chunky Italian Sausage has earned such a loyal following.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s Friday night football, a Labor Day cookout alternative or an easy weeknight dinner after school, Grandma\u2019s Pizza brings BIG flavor, BIG value, BIG pizza and the return of a favorite that guests have been waiting for.<\/p>\n

For more information or to order online, visit PapaMurphys.com.<\/p>\n

*Pricing varies: $14.99 in most markets, $15.99 in California, $16.99 in Alaska.<\/p>\n

About Papa Murphy\u2019s<\/p>\n

Papa Murphy\u2019s International LLC (\u201cPapa Murphy\u2019s\u201d) is a franchisor and operator of the largest take \u2018n\u2019 bake pizza brand in the United States, with nearly 1,000 franchised and corporate-owned locations across the U.S. \u2013 plus locations in Canada and the UAE. It\u2019s no surprise that its story is a little unconventional. After all, Papa Murphy\u2019s brought an entirely new approach to the pizza industry. In addition to take \u2018n\u2019 bake pizzas, Papa Murphy\u2019s offers a selection of salads, sides, desserts and kid\u2019s options. Learn more and order online at PapaMurphys.com.<\/p>\n

Contact:
Julie Maw
Mainland
209-617-6518
jmaw@hellomainland.com<\/p>\n

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