Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Inks First New Jersey Franchisee
Garjersey, LLC will open locations in northern and central New Jersey in early 2013.
Denver, CO, September 26, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering made-from-scratch Mediterranean fare, announced today the awarding of franchise development rights to its first New Jersey franchisee Garjersey, LLC.
Owning the rights to develop up to 27 Garbanzo restaurants in the northern and central New Jersey area, Garjersey is considering sights in Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties and plans to open its first location in early 2013.
Garjersey is co-owned and operated by Robert Rosenfeld, who, over the course of his career, has owned several restaurant concepts throughout the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, including Wendy’s®, Roy Rogers® and Sbarro® franchises, as well as various independent concepts of his own.
“It is wonderful to experience the excitement and energy Robert and the Garjersey team have for Garbanzo. We could not be more thrilled to work with such a dynamic group,” says Bob Bafundo, Garbanzo vice president of company and franchise operations. “Robert’s professional history in the New York-New Jersey area coupled with his restaurant owner-operator experience will serve us well as we enter our eastern most market to date. In partnership with Garjersey, we are looking forward to establishing our fresh, healthy and authentic concept in many New Jersey communities.”
Garbanzo has firm qualification criteria for potential franchisees. Only experienced, successful multi-unit restaurant operators who are well capitalized and interested in additional multi-unit growth with the Garbanzo brand are considered.
“I came across Garbanzo in my industry research, and something intriguing pulled me in. I felt as though the concept jumped off the computer screen and grabbed me,” explains Rosenfeld. “It was the healthy menu, Mediterranean cuisine and alternative offerings that made it stand out among the sea of burgers, pizza and burrito concepts. A melting pot with a dense population and many residents familiar with Mediterranean food, New Jersey is a perfect market for the authentic Garbanzo menu.”
“The New York-New Jersey metropolitan area is known for its fusion of foods, flavors and cultures,” says Alon Mor, Garbanzo founder, president and CEO. “I am confident Garbanzo will fit right in and provide the community with a one-of-a-kind, healthy and fresh Mediterranean option they cannot find anywhere else.”
Franchising is one of Garbanzo’s key growth strategies building upon the success of its 14 company-owned restaurants in Colorado. In addition to expansion through franchising, Garbanzo will continue its aggressive company-owned restaurant development both in the state and outside Colorado’s borders, specifically in the D.C./Baltimore area.
Garbanzo offers guests a variety of authentic Mediterranean items with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and quality, as well as a healthy trans-fat free menu. Guests have the ability to customize every meal with items such as pita, laffa, falafel, shwarma, hummus, seasoned rice, sauces and dressings. All Garbanzo salads and sauces are prepared on-site daily, and the pita are made from scratch throughout the day in every restaurant. Additionally, several ingredients are bought locally and some are imported directly from the Mediterranean region. For more information about Garbanzo, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com.
About Garjersey, LLC
Co-owned and operated by Robert Rosenfeld, Garjersey, LLC was established in 2012 as a Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill franchisee with the rights to develop up to 27 restaurants in the northern and central New Jersey area. Throughout his career, Rosenfeld has owned several restaurant concepts in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, including Wendy’s®, Roy Rogers® and Sbarro® franchises, as well as various independent concepts of his own.
About Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is owned and operated in Colorado. The company’s founder, Alon Mor, grew up in the Mediterranean region and is a 20-year veteran of owning and running restaurants. St. Louis Bread Company/Panera Bread founder Ken Rosenthal is also co-founder of the company. Garbanzo uses only the freshest, quality ingredients for its made-from-scratch recipes, and provides several vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Garbanzo currently has 14 Colorado-based restaurants and new company-owned locations opening soon in Denver Metro and D.C./Baltimore. Franchise markets are also opening in 2012 and 2013 across the country, including the recently announced San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, Southern California and Dallas markets. To learn more about Garbanzo, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com.
Owning the rights to develop up to 27 Garbanzo restaurants in the northern and central New Jersey area, Garjersey is considering sights in Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties and plans to open its first location in early 2013.
Garjersey is co-owned and operated by Robert Rosenfeld, who, over the course of his career, has owned several restaurant concepts throughout the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, including Wendy’s®, Roy Rogers® and Sbarro® franchises, as well as various independent concepts of his own.
“It is wonderful to experience the excitement and energy Robert and the Garjersey team have for Garbanzo. We could not be more thrilled to work with such a dynamic group,” says Bob Bafundo, Garbanzo vice president of company and franchise operations. “Robert’s professional history in the New York-New Jersey area coupled with his restaurant owner-operator experience will serve us well as we enter our eastern most market to date. In partnership with Garjersey, we are looking forward to establishing our fresh, healthy and authentic concept in many New Jersey communities.”
Garbanzo has firm qualification criteria for potential franchisees. Only experienced, successful multi-unit restaurant operators who are well capitalized and interested in additional multi-unit growth with the Garbanzo brand are considered.
“I came across Garbanzo in my industry research, and something intriguing pulled me in. I felt as though the concept jumped off the computer screen and grabbed me,” explains Rosenfeld. “It was the healthy menu, Mediterranean cuisine and alternative offerings that made it stand out among the sea of burgers, pizza and burrito concepts. A melting pot with a dense population and many residents familiar with Mediterranean food, New Jersey is a perfect market for the authentic Garbanzo menu.”
“The New York-New Jersey metropolitan area is known for its fusion of foods, flavors and cultures,” says Alon Mor, Garbanzo founder, president and CEO. “I am confident Garbanzo will fit right in and provide the community with a one-of-a-kind, healthy and fresh Mediterranean option they cannot find anywhere else.”
Franchising is one of Garbanzo’s key growth strategies building upon the success of its 14 company-owned restaurants in Colorado. In addition to expansion through franchising, Garbanzo will continue its aggressive company-owned restaurant development both in the state and outside Colorado’s borders, specifically in the D.C./Baltimore area.
Garbanzo offers guests a variety of authentic Mediterranean items with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and quality, as well as a healthy trans-fat free menu. Guests have the ability to customize every meal with items such as pita, laffa, falafel, shwarma, hummus, seasoned rice, sauces and dressings. All Garbanzo salads and sauces are prepared on-site daily, and the pita are made from scratch throughout the day in every restaurant. Additionally, several ingredients are bought locally and some are imported directly from the Mediterranean region. For more information about Garbanzo, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com.
About Garjersey, LLC
Co-owned and operated by Robert Rosenfeld, Garjersey, LLC was established in 2012 as a Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill franchisee with the rights to develop up to 27 restaurants in the northern and central New Jersey area. Throughout his career, Rosenfeld has owned several restaurant concepts in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, including Wendy’s®, Roy Rogers® and Sbarro® franchises, as well as various independent concepts of his own.
About Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is owned and operated in Colorado. The company’s founder, Alon Mor, grew up in the Mediterranean region and is a 20-year veteran of owning and running restaurants. St. Louis Bread Company/Panera Bread founder Ken Rosenthal is also co-founder of the company. Garbanzo uses only the freshest, quality ingredients for its made-from-scratch recipes, and provides several vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Garbanzo currently has 14 Colorado-based restaurants and new company-owned locations opening soon in Denver Metro and D.C./Baltimore. Franchise markets are also opening in 2012 and 2013 across the country, including the recently announced San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, Southern California and Dallas markets. To learn more about Garbanzo, visit www.EatGarbanzo.com.
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Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
Beth Hardy
828-308-6119
www.eatgarbanzo.com
Beth Hardy
828-308-6119
www.eatgarbanzo.com
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