The Philadelphia-based restaurant announces plans
for expansion and to bring "Lots of Love, Little Bit of Honey™" to
new locations over the next five years
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Love & Honey Fried Chicken, the
Philadelphia-based takeout
destination for mouthwatering, Southern-style fried chicken, is
thrilled to announce a milestone in its journey towards expansion
and growth. The company has successfully awarded its first
franchise, signaling a significant step forward in its mission to
share the beloved flavors of Love & Honey Fried Chicken with
the Greater Philadelphia region
and beyond. Owners Todd & Laura
Lyons first announced their decision to franchise the
concept in February 2023, and in just
a few short weeks secured a franchisee, Nafee Hossain, to open the
next Love & Honey Fried Chicken – this time in University City,
Philadelphia come early 2024.
Love & Honey Fried Chicken celebrates
first franchise award, continues plans for expansion over the next
five years
The decision to offer franchise opportunities was a natural
progression for Love & Honey Fried Chicken, given its continued
success and growing popularity. By expanding the brand with
committed entrepreneurs and industry veterans, Love & Honey
aims to spread the love to new markets while maintaining the
exacting standards of its proprietary recipes, scratch-made
menu items, and neighborly hospitality.
"We are overjoyed to welcome our first franchisee to the Love
& Honey Fried Chicken family." said Todd and Laura Lyons. "As passionate
entrepreneurs, we firmly believed that our shared knowledge and
experience would lead to something extraordinary. Combining our
culinary expertise as founders and classically trained chefs, we
launched a Southern-style fried chicken concept that goes beyond
fast food. From our humble beginnings in 2017, our mission has been
to 'share the love' with fellow entrepreneurs and fried chicken
enthusiasts alike."
Franchisee Nafee Hossain was excited for the opportunity to be a
part of the brand's growth.
"I am thrilled to join the Love & Honey Fried Chicken family
as a new franchisee. The decision to invest in this brand was an
easy one for me. Todd and Laura's dedication to delivering
exceptional quality can be felt in every aspect of the growth
plan," Nafee continued. "Upon discovering Love & Honey Fried
Chicken, I was immediately captivated by how loyal of a customer
base the restaurant has. You can tell there's something special
about this brand that Todd & Laura built from the ground up,
and I am thrilled about the opportunity to replicate the magic
they've created in Northern Liberties across town in University
City."
Originally from Bangladesh,
Nafee Hossain moved to the US at a young age and grew up in
Philadelphia. With an
undergraduate degree from Penn State's
Smeal College of Business, he has over a decade of experience in
tech sales and business development, working with companies like
Google, Salesforce, Startups, and SAP, helping Fortune 500
companies leverage cutting-edge technologies. Nafee's involvement
in the restaurant industry was inspired by his father's extensive
experience partnering with food brands. Nafee has a deep passion
for food and recognizes the industry's significant importance for
local economies and job creation.
Love and Honey Fried Chicken was founded in 2017 in Northern
Liberties, Philadelphia and grew
quickly as a must-try food experience among Philly's vast and
acclaimed dining scene. Husband and wife Todd & Laura Lyons launched the concept after they both
experienced individual success in food service, culinary research
and development, and food marketing following graduation from the
Culinary Institute of America. The
restaurant's menu now reflects what they consider to be "greatest
hits" of menu items- a combination of best-sellers and guest
favorites that include chicken tenders, sandwiches, the
weekend-only The Biscuit Jawn, and more. The Northern Liberties
location currently sells upwards of 750 pounds of tenders and
almost 600 sandwiches per week, which reflects 20% sales growth for
three consecutive years and continuing in 2023.
As the franchise opportunity gains momentum, Love & Honey
Fried Chicken is actively seeking like-minded partners who share
their dedication to exceptional quality, a guest-first mentality,
and developing a remarkable culture. With comprehensive
training, ongoing support, and a time-tested business model,
franchisees can embark on their entrepreneurial adventure with
confidence, knowing they are backed by a brand that has established
itself with a cult-like following.
More information about Love & Honey Fried Chicken and its
mouth-watering menu can be found at loveandhoneyfriedchicken.com or
via social media @loveandhoneyfriedchicken (Instagram +
Facebook), @lovehoneyfriedchicken (Tik
Tok) or @loveandhoneyFC (Twitter).
For more information on franchising opportunities with Love
& Honey Fried Chicken, please visit
https://loveandhoneyfranchise.com/.
About Love & Honey Fried Chicken
Founded in 2017
by Todd & Laura Lyons, Love
& Honey Fried Chicken has been a takeout chicken destination
with a cult-like following, drawing food enthusiasts and chicken
aficionados with its inventive flavors and scratch-made recipes. By
blending the richness of Southern-style chicken with a hint of
sweetness from honey, Todd & Laura have created a proprietary
fried chicken recipe that keeps friends near and far coming back
for more. Three sweet pickles on every Chicken Sandwich - why?
Because details matter and so that there is a pickle in every
bite. That's the love part of Love & Honey. The restaurant
has been named The Best Fried Chicken in Pennsylvania by the Today Show, The Food
Network and is #1 on Yelp, and has been recognized by Philadelphia
Magazine and The Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan. Love & Honey Fried Chicken is
now franchising. More information can be found here.
Media Contact:
Sofia Pignitor, Cashman and
Associates
215.421.9114
sofia@cashmanandassociates.com
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