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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting - Papa Murphy's
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Papa Murphy's as a new member and celebrate their new ownership.\n\n\n\nAt just 17 years old\, Lily Wolford purchased a Papa Murphy's franchise in Sioux City. Proving that ambition knows no age\, Lily is building a business focused on fresh ingredients\, community and hard work.\n\n\n\nBusiness Spotlight: \n\n \nIn an inspiring display of ambition and drive\, 17-year-old entrepreneur Lily Wilford has made a remarkable move in the business world by purchasing a Papa Murphy's franchise in Sioux City\, Iowa. This achievement places Wilford in a group proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurial success.\n\nA Young Visionary with Big Dreams\n\nAt just 17\, Lily is no stranger to the value of hard work and perseverance. While many teenagers are focused on high school and college plans\, Lily decided until she knew exactly what her college plans were\, she'd instead become a business owner. With the help of her parents\, Brad & Kathie\, Lily saw an opportunity to invest in a brand with a proven track record and a strong customer base.\n\n"I was an employee at the store\, and when the opportunity came about to buy this Papa Murphy's\, I knew it was the right fit\," said Wilford. "The concept of a take-and-bake pizza\, combined with a well-established brand\, was too good to pass up."\n\nA Bold Move in the Local Business Landscape\n\nPurchasing a franchise at such a young age is no small feat. Not being of legal age meant no signing contracts (at least for now)\, so again with the help of her parents\, she began navigating the complexities of franchise ownership.\n\n"We see a gap in the Sioux City market for take-and-bake pizza\, and I believe what Papa Murphy's offers with fresh ingredients and made to order pizza\, resonates with the local community\," Wilford shared. "It's an exciting time\, and I'm ready to put in the work to make this franchise a success."\n\nWith the franchise in place\, Lily is focused on building a strong team\, providing excellent customer service\, and creating a welcoming environment for all who visit the store.\n\nLooking to the Future\n\nAs Wilford continues to learn and grow in the world of business\, the young entrepreneur's sights are set on future expansion. With a successful start in Sioux City\, she's already thinking about ways to take her franchise to new heights\, including the possibility of opening additional locations.\n\nFor now\, though\, the focus is on building a solid foundation in Sioux City\, creating a business that is both profitable and community-oriented. Lily is a testament to the power of determination\, hard work\, and a passion for success.\n\nAt just 17\, Lily Wilford has already achieved something that many adults aspire to\, and it's clear that the future holds even more exciting opportunities for this driven young entrepreneur.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:16px\;">Join us as we welcome Papa Murphy&#39\;s as a new member and celebrate their new ownership.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(8\, 8\, 9)\; font-family: &quot\;Segoe UI Historic&quot\;\, &quot\;Segoe UI&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Arial\, sans-serif\; white-space-collapse: preserve\;">At just 17 years old\, Lily Wolford purchased a Papa Murphy&rsquo\;s franchise in Sioux City. Proving that ambition knows no age\, Lily is building a business focused on fresh ingredients\, community and hard work.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Business Spotlight: </strong></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">In an inspiring display of ambition and drive\, 17-year-old entrepreneur Lily Wilford has made a remarkable move in the business world by purchasing a Papa Murphy&#39\;s franchise in Sioux City\, Iowa. This achievement places Wilford in a group proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurial success.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">A Young Visionary with Big Dreams</strong></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">At just 17\, Lily is no stranger to the value of hard work and perseverance. While many teenagers are focused on high school and college plans\, Lily decided until she knew exactly what her college plans were\, she&rsquo\;d instead become a business owner. With the help of her parents\, Brad &amp\; Kathie\, Lily saw an opportunity to invest in a brand with a proven track record and a strong customer base.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">&ldquo\;I was an employee at the store\, and when the opportunity came about to buy this Papa Murphy&rsquo\;s\, I knew it was the right fit\,&rdquo\; said Wilford. &ldquo\;The concept of a take-and-bake pizza\, combined with a well-established brand\, was too good to pass up.&rdquo\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">A Bold Move in the Local Business Landscape</strong></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">Purchasing a franchise at such a young age is no small feat. Not being of legal age meant no signing contracts (at least for now)\, so again with the help of her parents\, she began navigating the complexities of franchise ownership.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">&ldquo\;We see a gap in the Sioux City market for take-and-bake pizza\, and I believe what Papa Murphy&rsquo\;s offers with fresh ingredients and made to order pizza\, resonates with the local community\,&rdquo\; Wilford shared. &ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s an exciting time\, and I&rsquo\;m ready to put in the work to make this franchise a success.&rdquo\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">With the franchise in place\, Lily is focused on building a strong team\, providing excellent customer service\, and creating a welcoming environment for all who visit the store.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Looking to the Future</strong></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">As Wilford continues to learn and grow in the world of business\, the young entrepreneur&rsquo\;s sights are set on future expansion. With a successful start in Sioux City\, she&rsquo\;s already thinking about ways to take her franchise to new heights\, including the possibility of opening additional locations.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">For now\, though\, the focus is on building a solid foundation in Sioux City\, creating a business that is both profitable and community-oriented. Lily is a testament to the power of determination\, hard work\, and a passion for success.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">At just 17\, Lily Wilford has already achieved something that many adults aspire to\, and it&rsquo\;s clear that the future holds even more exciting opportunities for this driven young entrepreneur.</p>\n<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:302 W 28th Street Sioux City\, IA 51104
UID:e.769.6530
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DTSTAMP:20260508T084800Z
URL:https://directory.siouxlandchamber.com/events/details/ribbon-cutting-papa-murphy-s-6530
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