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Fazoli's signs Alabama franchise deal

December 12, 2016

Fazoli's has signed an agreement to develop a restaurant in Huntsville, Alabama. The news comes on the heels of another month of strong sales results for the brand's franchise restaurants. The Lexington, Kentucky-based company reported a 5.1 percent same-store sales increase for its franchised locations in November.

"We are thrilled to expand Fazoli's presence in Alabama, which represents a key state for our brand's overall growth and development," Carl Howard, president and chief executive officer of Fazoli's, said in a company press release. "With 14 consecutive quarters of same-store sales results, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the Fazoli's brand. Our franchise restaurants are consistently delivering solid sales results and we anticipate another strong year in fiscal 2017."

As part of this development, father-and-son Nareshkumar and Jaimin Patel of Mahant Inc. will open their first restaurant in Huntsville. The men also own and operate two Dairy Queen locations in the state with plans to develop additional Fazoli's locations in the area over the next few years. 

"We are thrilled to join the Fazoli's family and bring its variety of craveable menu items to the Huntsville community," said Jaimin Patel. "What attracted us to Fazoli's was not only its menu of high-quality, made-to-order entrees, but also the long-term viability of its business model. We are excited to bring Fazoli's back to Huntsville and look forward to serving local residents for many years to come."