Papa Murphy’s, Cold Stone owner rebuffs rival’s $720M takeover bid
Ethan Kelly
Ethan Kelly
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Ethan holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Akron and has five years of experience covering local startups and economic development for the Akron Beacon Journal. His analytical perspective sheds light on the entrepreneurial spirit of Cleveland.
More from Ethan →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM · 1 min read
A Canadian company that operates popular chains like Papa Murphy’s, Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery has denied a rival’s attempts to buy it.