Owner of 7 Huddle House franchise restaurants to open two new locations over the next two years
Huddle House, the iconic American breakfast franchise, is continuing its aggressive expansion plans as multi-unit owner Huddle Again KY, Inc. recently signed a deal to open two new locations. Huddle Again KY is led by Rajiv Johar, an existing franchisee with seven restaurants. The company plans to open two locations in Kentucky in the Spring of 2023 and the next one in the Fall of 2024.
“We are thrilled to announce this recent signing with Rajiv and his team at Huddle Again KY,” said Michael Abt, Chief Executive Officer for Ascent Hospitality Management, parent company to Huddle House. “They have been part of our organization since 2010 and have been integral in our growth in the Kentucky market. We look forward to partnering with them for these new locations and continuing to watch them succeed.”
Huddle Again KY has Huddle House restaurants in Campbellsville, Mayfield, and Radcliff. The two new locations will grow their portfolio to nine locations spanning across four states.
“We are experiencing incredible growth with our multi-unit owners. A number of our partners have recently signed deals to open locations in new and existing markets,” said Natalie Hansen, Director of Franchise Sales at Huddle House. “Huddle Again KY and our other franchise partners are a testament to our winning business model and we are excited for the year ahead with their continued support and commitment to our brand.”
Huddle House currently has more than 300 locations open or in development. Established in 1964, the legacy brand is poised to lead the future of the family dining space through the vision of its parent company, Ascent Hospitality Management. Ascent was founded with the mission to invigorate great brands and provide a catalyst for long-term growth.
“We are honored to be part of the Huddle House brand and are incredibly grateful for the support that we have received from the corporate team since joining as a franchisee 13 years ago,” said Rajiv Johar, President for Huddle Again KY, Inc. “They have given us the confidence and valuable guidance we need to continue our growth and bring this beloved brand to more communities. We are excited for our expansion this year and for growing our partnership with Huddle House.”
To learn more about Huddle House’s franchising opportunities, visit huddlehousefranchising.com.
Committed to serving “Any Meal, Any Time,” Huddle House restaurants have become icons in the communities they serve throughout the country by “Bringing Friends and Family Together, Over Delicious Food, Served from the Heart”. The core values on which the brand was founded – serving freshly prepared, quality home-style food in a warm, friendly environment that brings the community together – are as true today as they were when it was founded in 1964.
Today, the brand has more than 300 locations. It has been named one of the Top 200+ Franchises by Franchise Times, ranked among Thrillist’s list of “Regional Breakfast Chains that Should Be Everywhere,” and named a Top 500 Chain Restaurant by Restaurant Business.
Huddle House Inc. is an Ascent Hospitality Management brand. The company embraces innovation to grow and evolve its companies and people. They are transforming the landscape for full-service restaurants as they modernize their designs and operations.
To learn more about Huddle House franchise opportunities, visit huddlehousefranchising.com and for more information about the brand, visit the company website at huddlehouse.com.
