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How This Franchisee of 35 years Is Building a Family Legacy Through Papa Murphy’s

For more than three decades, Tom Lovelace has built one of Papa Murphy’s strongest multi-unit operations while turning his business into a lasting family enterprise.

By Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

October 29, 2025

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