Pizza Hut founder inks Genghis Grill franchise agreement

Pizza Hut founder inks Genghis Grill franchise agreement
Tags: Asian, Operations Management
October 15, 2007

DALLAS — Genghis Grill, a Dallas-based Mongolian stir fry restaurant concept, announced it has signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with Mongolian Dining Venture LLC, led by Pizza Hut founder Frank Carney. The units will be located in and around Houston.

The first location is expected to open in late 2007. Keith Sullins will serve as president of Mongolian Dining Venture LLC and will oversee all 10 of the Genghis Grill locations and staff.

Genghis Grill has gone from 12 locations at year-end 2006 to 17 locations, and by year-end 2007 the system will be 22 locations strong throughout the United States. There are another 20 locations planned for 2008 and 2009, according to a news release.