CHICAGO — David Grossman has signed a master franchise agreement to open 80 Freshii locations throughout Chicago, the company has announced.
There are currently 14 units in Toronto and Chicago as well as stores in development in Los Angeles. Grossman's territory plans for up to 80 stores over the next 10 years, with the first expected to open in June. He plans to open four corporate stores in 2009 and five more in 2010. Grossman then plans to franchise locations to qualified individuals.
After working with Subway Corp. for seven years, opening more than 100 restaurants in the Chicago area, Grossman spent the past 12 years with General Growth Properties leasing spaces to restaurant brands, ranging from Mrs. Fields Cookies and Wetzel's Pretzels to McDonald's, Corner Bakery, Panera Bread, Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory and more.
