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Mamoun’s planning national expansion

Mamoun's Falafel, a 40-year-old fast casual New York-based brand, has signed on a multi-unit franchise partner for New Jersey.

January 7, 2016

Mamoun's Falafel, a 40-year-old fast casual New York City-based brand, has announced the signing of a new multi-unit franchise partner for New Jersey. This new partnership will add to the company's portfolio of corporate and franchise restaurants in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, according to a company press release.

The new franchisees, John LiDestri and Jerry Strumwasser, anticipate having three units open in New Jersey over the next three years. Both have backgrounds in the food service and supply industry; LiDestri is a partner in National Food Trading Corp located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and Strumwasser has more than 25 years of experience in the financial operations field, with specific focus on food service and franchise finance, according to the release.

Mamoun’s Falafel is expanding nationally with an initial focus in the mid-Atlantic region. The chain recently hired Director of Operations Chris Ferrone, formerly head of operations for Bobby's Burger Palace, as well as Grupo7 Architecture and Interiors for the restaurants' interior designs, and Fransmart, to help it expand, according to the release.