
Baked Into the Business: Papa Murphy's Largest Operator Prepares for the Future
Tom Lovelace, Papa Murphy's largest operator, prepares to hand over business to his children.
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Tom Lovelace, Papa Murphy's largest operator, prepares to hand over business to his children.

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