Charlottesville, Virginia-based Sticks Kebob Shop, a Mediterranean-style restaurant offering quick, healthy and affordable alternatives to fast food, is expanding through franchising opportunities. The highly popular, fast-casual eatery has been approved for franchise expansion in almost all of the U.S.
Founded in 2001 by three partners with roots in the world of fine dining, Sticks Kebob Shop has achieved success by offering fresh food options loaded with flavor and made from scratch. “We are excited to bring the concept of ‘fresh food, fast’ to more health-conscious diners, foodies and families on the East Coast,” said partner Chris DuBois. “We offer 23 years of a highly reputable and replicable business model, a proven brand experience, and strong profits. Combine those with streamlined operations and best-in-class support, and you have a lucrative franchising opportunity.”
Roy Jones has joined Sticks to serve as CEO and managing partner. Roy spent over 20 years with Domino’s Pizza and was in charge of U.S. new store franchising and development. His team and the franchisees opened over 600 successful stores. “The food is delicious and is where the U.S. diet is headed. We intend to speed that up. The restaurants are easy to run, and in 2023 franchisee owner- operator income was $254,563. We will help you and lead through the whole process, and with operational and business partnership reviews going forward.”
Sticks offers hand-cut chicken, beef sirloin, pork, shrimp, kibbeh, mixed vegetables and lamb fired up on the grill, plus options like falafel, hummus, delicious dipping sauces, tabouleh, and fresh-squeezed limeade that have all contributed to a cult-like following. The restaurant also offers many options for dining, including dine-in, online ordering for carry out, online catering, third-party delivery and events. Beyond their tasty kebob wraps, salads and platters, Sticks stands out as a community favorite by giving generously to local nonprofits and embracing environmentally friendly practices.
“We are a busy society that craves quick, healthy, fresh and affordable meals on the go,” said owner Ty Austin. “We are able to meet all of these needs and more with our current business model, the great care that goes into the quality of food that we serve, and the overall customer experience. We have a pretty amazing success story spanning 23 years to share with future franchisees.”
Sticks Kebob Shop currently has two locations in Charlottesville and one in Richmond, VA. The goal is to have 5 additional franchise locations by 2025. For more information about franchising opportunities, visit SticksKebobShop.com/franchising.
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