Philip Schram.
emphasis on brand equity, best practices
and improved leadership efficiency.
Markets were sought across the United
States and internationally, and the roster
now includes 45 U.S. restaurants across 12
states – California, Florida, Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan,
Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota,
South Dakota and Texas – and 12 more in
theMiddleEast region.
The chain employs close to 2,500 across all
its locations, with an average of 40per unit.
Only seven of the 57 locations remain
under corporate ownership. That fact,
Schram said, reflects a dedicated emphasis
on the franchise blueprint. Five company-
owned stores are planned for the greater
Cincinnati area over the next 24 months to
help, he said, “reinforce the brand.”
“Some companies might reserve the best
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