Papa Murphy's Closes Three Bend Stores
Three Bend take-n-bake pizza stores remain temporarily closed while they await new ownership.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Papa Murphy's temporarily closed its three Bend take-n-bake pizza stores in October. The Madras and Prineville locations, closed for two weeks, reopened Monday, Nov. 2 under new owners.
Why it matters
The closures leave Bend residents without the three local Papa Murphy's take-n-bake options while the stores transition to new ownership. The reopenings in neighboring Madras and Prineville show the brand's Central Oregon footprint is being reshaped by ownership changes.
Three Bend stores remain closed after a temporary October shutdown, while the Madras and Prineville stores closed for two weeks before reopening Monday, Nov. 2. No reopening date or new owner has been announced for the Bend locations.
The players
Papa Murphy's
Papa Murphy's is a U.S. take-and-bake pizza chain that sells uncooked pizzas for customers to bake at home.
The details
Papa Murphy's temporarily closed its three Bend take-n-bake pizza stores in October, along with its Madras and Prineville locations. The Redmond Papa Murphy's remained open, as it operates under different ownership from other Central Oregon stores.
Timeline
October: Bend, Madras and Prineville stores temporarily closed.
Monday, Nov. 2: Madras and Prineville stores reopened under new owners.
November 2026: Sunriver co-branded Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry store expected to open.
Market Landscape
Papa Murphy's is reshuffling its Central Oregon store base through ownership transfers rather than uniform operation across the region. The Sunriver co-branding with Pinkberry frozen yogurt signals an effort to pair the pizza brand with complementary concepts at new sites.
Bend customers who relied on the three local Papa Murphy's stores will need to find another take-n-bake option until they reopen under new ownership. Sunriver residents and visitors can look forward to a co-branded pizza and frozen yogurt option later this year.
The takeaway
Ownership transfers can shift which franchise locations stay open, so checking a specific store's status before visiting saves a wasted trip.
What happens next
The Sunriver co-branded Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry store is expected to open in November 2026.
Further reading
Track more local shifts in the Openings & Closings section for Bend.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bulletin.
