If you're serious about web development in PHP try Yii, chances are good you'll fall in love! If not love at first sight, give it second chance. It's really good inside :)

You can jump start using the new app templates:

1) https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2-app-basic - simple app

2) https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2-app-advanced - if you need multiple interfaces (frontend/backend/api)