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Dog Haus entering Austin market

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September 25, 2019

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus has signed two area development agreements totalling 10 locations in the Austin area, according to a press release.

"There were many reasons I was pushed towards Dog Haus, including the uniqueness of the brand, the experience provided to its loyal customer base, the fun created for the employees, the customers and management, and the unit economics," franchisee Michael Kim said in the release. "But, the most compelling factor was the ownership group and what they stood for. I believe in them and their team. I can't wait to bring Dog Haus to Austin. I have no doubt that it'll be a huge hit."

Kim, president and co-owner of Spaghetti Warehouse, will bring five of the 10 Dog Haus locations to the area. He joined BLD Brands LLC in 2007, as vice president of business development, where he headed the acquisition and integration team involved with the purchases of Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurants, a Papa John's market in Las Vegas and a Papa John's market in North Carolina. After a short stint working with Stir Crazy Asian Grill Restaurants on behalf of the company, he took on his role with Spaghetti Warehouse, according to the release.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to continue our growth in Texas and to have Michael lead the way in introducing Dog Haus' signature creations to Austin," Dog Haus Co-Founder and Partner Quasim Riaz said in the release. "His team-first style of management has proven to be extremely successful in all facets of organization improvement and personnel development."

Dog Haus, which has more than 30 units nationwide, is continuing to expand in the Texas market. In addition to the 10 restaurants coming to Austin, other Dog Haus franchisees will open locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston, totaling 58 units in the Lone Star State. Additional territories are available for potential franchisees in Houston and West Texas, according to the release.