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Huddle House Builds Summer Momentum With Four Newly Signed Deals Across Texas and Arkansas
Full-Service Restaurant Brand to Open Seven New Units (RestaurantNews.com)- America’s iconic Southern diner franchise, continues to grow amid COVID-19 with the announcement of four recently signed deals that will bring up to seven new locations to Texas and Arkansas. “Like many franchises, 2020 has been a year filled with challenges for us, especially as a […]
Huddle House Acquisition of Perkins Brings Expanded Restaurant Bakery Franchise Opportunities to Hotel Investors in More States
(Today’s Hotelier – The Official Publication of AAHOA) Iconic Homestyle Restaurant Franchises Combine to Offer Investment Opportunity in More Markets Than Ever Before ATLANTA – With the announcement that Huddle House has acquired Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, hotel owners and investors across the country now have an expanded opportunity to add an iconic restaurant bakery brand […]
Huddle House Appoints Scott McIntosh Director of Franchise Development
(FSR Magazine) – Huddle House announced the addition of Scott McIntosh as Director of Franchise Development. “Scott brings an extensive background in franchise development and is an excellent fit for Huddle House’s franchise sales team during this significant time in the history of our brand,” says Tim Linderman, Chief Development Officer of Huddle House. “He joins […]
Huddle House seeks franchisee for DeLand
By: Joe Crews (The West Volusia Beacon) – Huddle up, DeLand: Huddle House wants to come to town. America’s iconic Southern diner franchise, Huddle House, announced recently that it is interested in spreading its small-town charm to DeLand, one of several potential locations in the region. “In 2020, we’ve fought hard to maintain our place […]
Huddle House coming to Henderson
By: Kevin Morris (Chester County Independent) Huddle up, Henderson: Huddle House is coming to town. America’s iconic Southern diner franchise, Huddle House, announced July 13 that it is spreading its adored small-town charm in Henderson, revealing plans to bring multiple locations to the region. “In 2020, we’ve fought hard to maintain our place in our […]
Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Michelle Harris Break Ground on New Huddle House in Calumet Heights’ Pill Hill Neighborhood
Local entrepreneur bringing popular southern restaurant’s first location to Chicago’s south side (Chicago.gov) Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Alderman Michelle A. Harris (8th) and local entrepreneur Siraj Elahi of American Antwan Land, LLC, for a groundbreaking ceremony for Chicago’s first Huddle House restaurant on the south side. The Calumet Heights neighborhood will be the […]
Huddle House to be part of Green Cove Springs’ rapid development
By: Bruce Hope (Clay Today) GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County has not been immune to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many local small businesses and some larger chains feeling the pinch. Residents have lost their jobs or been furloughed to deal with the financial constraints created by the recently gradual ending of […]
Huddle House CEO: Ghost Kitchens to Rise as Brick and Mortar Fades
THE EXEC SAYS FUTURE MODELS MUST INCLUDE CONTACTLESS DELIVERY. By Ben Coley (FSR Magazine) A dozen years ago, Michael Abt led more than 1,000 Arby’s restaurants through the Great Recession as senior vice president of operations. Now serving as the CEO of Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Abt says his experience during the […]
Huddle House looks for partner to open in Marianna
By: Deborah Buckhalter (Jackson County Floridan) The Huddle House restaurant chain is looking to Marianna as a potential location; the company plans to expand into this region of the South. Huddle House is seeking out a potential franchisee and exploring possible locations here to set up shop if a suitable partner can be found. In […]
Facing COVID-19 as a Full Service Restaurant Franchise
By Michael Abt, Huddle House and Perkins Bakery & Restaurant It is unbelievable how quickly things can change. Within a matter of days, the business model that has helped sustain community staples like Huddle House and Perkins Bakery & Restaurant in various capacities for nearly 70 years has been turned on its head. The […]
Huddle House & Perkins Unveil Emergency Franchisee Relief Plan
Homestyle Restaurant Franchises Roll Out Program to Support Franchise System During COVID-19 Outbreak ATLANTA – In an effort to help franchisees overcome the business challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery have announced a program of relief measures being temporarily offered to franchisees to support the system head-on […]
Huddle House Launches Multi-Unit Incentive Program to Fuel Growth
Huddle House announced a multi-unit incentive program designed to drive the brand’s strategic growth for 2020 by offering significant financial incentives for both current and prospective franchisees who execute at least three franchise agreements for new restaurants by April 30, 2020. “We have set clear goals for growth in 2020 and we want to give […]
Huddle House Announces Expansion Into Rockwall
ROCKWALL, Texas – Huddle up Rockwall. America’s iconic Southern diner franchise, Huddle House, announced today that it is spreading its adored small-town charm in Rockwall, revealing plans to bring multiple locations to the region. Huddle House restaurants have earned widespread admiration in their communities for their warm, friendly atmospheres where every conversation, sip of coffee […]
Huddle House Poised for Growth in Rockwall
Rockwall, Texas – Huddle up Rockwall. America’s iconic Southern diner franchise, Huddle House, announced today that it is spreading its adored small-town charm in Rockwall, revealing plans to bring multiple locations to the region. Huddle House restaurants have earned widespread admiration in their communities for their warm, friendly atmospheres where every conversation, sip of coffee […]
Franchise Update Media: 2020 Real Estate Trends
Written by: Tim Linderman While I remain extremely optimistic about the U.S. economy’s sustained growth, let’s not think we’re sailing into a rebirth of the Roaring ’20s. Nonetheless, the economy is certainly strong and expected to remain relatively robust into 2020, making it a fantastic time to be leading franchise growth. Even if a slowdown […]
Huddle House completes Perkins Purchase
The Huddle House Executive Leadership team will manage Perkins out of its Atlanta headquarters, running each of the concepts as separate brands, yet leveraging resources and proven strategies to build efficiencies. There are no plans to convert any existing units to Huddle House restaurants or vice versa. Michael Abt, CEO of Huddle House said: “Strategically, […]
Huddle House Earns Spot on Franchise Times Top 200+ List
Leading Full-Service Restaurant Concept Ranked #229 in Prestigious List of Largest United States Franchises October 15, 2019 // ATLANTA – Huddle House announced today that it has been ranked on Franchise Times’ Top 200+ list, the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States. The distinguished list is based on Huddle […]
Huddle House names Tim Linderman Chief Development Officer
Tim Linderman has been named chief development officer of Huddle House, with responsibility for franchise development efforts including sales, real estate, and marketing, the Atlanta-based family dining chain said Monday. Most recently, Linderman was chief development officer at Global Franchise Group, LLC, where he oversaw franchise sales for Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker, […]
“Any Meal, Any Time” Opens Its Doors to Jefferson
November 01, 2019 // JEFFERSON, Tex. – Get ready, Jefferson – Huddle House is here! Local residents no longer have to wait to satisfy that craving for good ‘ole Southern homestyle food. The nation’s iconic neighborhood restaurant and gathering place announced today that it is opening its doors in Jefferson. The restaurant is located at […]
“Any Meal, Any Time” Opens Its Doors to Weirton
November 01, 2019 // WEIRTON, W.V. – Get ready, Weirton – Huddle House is here! Local residents no longer have to wait to satisfy that craving for good ‘ole Southern homestyle food. The nation’s iconic neighborhood restaurant and gathering place announced today that it is opening its doors in Weirton on October 15. The restaurant is […]
Huddle House Hits The $1M AUV Mark
Our top-performing remodeled franchise locations averaged a million dollars in annualized unit volume, according to our latest FDD. Huddle House is proud to announce a big milestone we’ve achieved in our last 12 months in business: Our diner restaurant franchise surpassed the million-dollar mark on our Annualized Unit Volume (AUV). The $1 million AUV milestone […]
Huddle House Breakfast Franchise Breaks Sales Record During First Week
Huddle House franchises continue to pick up sales momentum in new markets When Travis Hackworth realized there was no place in Richlands, Virginia, to enjoy a diverse menu of Southern-inspired comfort foods at all hours, he knew opening a Huddle House would be a smart move. He was right. His Huddle House franchise broke the […]
Huddle House Expansion Heats Up With New Restaurants Set For Virginia, Florida, And Texas
The 50-year old iconic breakfast franchise rapidly expands across the country. Our iconic breakfast franchise brand is rapidly expanding across the nation, as new Huddle House locations are scheduled to open in Virginia, Florida, and Texas by the end of April 2016. Yahoo! Finance recently broke the news of our planned expansion across the southern […]
Nation’s Restaurant News Interviews Huddle House Chief Marketing Officer
Huddle House CMO reveals the iconic breakfast franchise’s plans for 50th anniversary revamp During a roadtrip, a staff writer for Nation’s Restaurant News was happy to discover that the breakfast franchise he loved in his youth had a chic new look and an attractive, updated menu. The writer was so enamored with the new version […]
Huddle House Franchise Makes Cover Of Restaurant Facility Business Magazine
Article focuses on the recent 50th anniversary of the Huddle House franchise and its new ‘Evolution’ prototype design With its new building prototype, contemporary furniture, LED lighting and updated menu offerings, the Huddle House franchise made the cover of Restaurant Facility Business magazine as master of “the art of evolution” for changing with the times throughout a […]
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