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I Heart Mac & Cheese landing big on Long Island

March 20, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a 23-store development deal with franchise group Manor 3 for Long Island, New York.

The mac and cheese concept plans to open three locations this year, four next year and two in 2021, according to a press release.

"This agreement is monumental for the I Heart Mac & Cheese brand and we believe we have found the perfect partners to build our presence in New York with Manor 3.  While our concept is perfect for any aspiring entrepreneur, not requiring restaurant-specific experience, the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned restaurant franchise owners with built-in local connections will let us deliver an exceptional experience to a new base of customers," said Stephen Giordanella, I Heart Mac & Cheese CEO and chairman, in the release.

Manor 3 is led by restaurant franchise operator Vinny Greco and partner, Dan Dollard. Greco spent 25 years as the assistant equipment manager with the New York Mets before moving into the restaurant industry. For the past decade, he has owned and operated two Hurricane Grill and Wings locations on Long Island. 

"I’m excited to join the I Heart Mac & Cheese brand and introduce this concept to the Long Island area," said Greco in the release.