Chicago native and restaurant industry guru David Grossman has signed a master franchise deal to open 80 Freshii locations throughout Chicago.
After working with Subway Corporation for seven years, opening more than 100 restaurants in the Chicago area, Grossman spent the past 12 years with General Growth Properties leasing spaces to hundreds of different restaurants ranging from Mrs. Fields Cookies and Wetzel’s Pretzels to McDonald’s, Corner Bakery, Panera Bread, Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory and many more.
The fast casual Freshii is known for its hip, cool vibe and convenient, healthy and delicious meals and snacks. There are currently 14 units in Toronto and Chicago as well as stores in development in Los Angeles. Grossman’s territory plans for up to 80 stores over the next 10 years.
Grossman recently signed a lease for his first location in Chicago’s stunning Water Tower Place on N. Michigan Avenue to open in June of 2009.