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Muscle Maker buys back franchised unit

September 19, 2019

Muscle Maker Grill has acquired of one of its previously franchise-owned locations in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 1099 2nd Ave., the store is one of the highest volume locations within the chain, according to a company press release.

Specializing in healthy eating, Muscle Maker is continuing to grow by adding non-traditional locations and is on schedule to open locations at the Fort Meade Army & Air Force Exchange Service and at the Camp Elmore Marine Corps base this fall.

"We're thrilled to add another corporate location under our belt, especially one of our highest volume locations in a very fast-paced market," CEO Michael Roper, said in the release "The former franchisees did an excellent job of building awareness within the market and we're looking forward to taking things to the next level. No major changes are being made to the location, so guests can expect the same great food with their health in mind."

Rod Silva founded Muscle Maker Grill in 1995, in New Jersey.