Metro Detroit has spawned its share of successful chain restaurants: Olga’s Kitchen, Leo’s Coney Island and Zoup! Fresh Soup Company.
If Brian Ansley and his team have done their due diligence, Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burger Tavern will be the next name on the list.
Ansley’s company, Southfield-based Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc., recently received approval to take its four-store restaurant chain and franchise it in its home state, as well as Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
Plans call for opening three Bagger Dave’s locations this year — including in East Lansing and Grand Rapids — and up to 24 additional locations during the next five years. More.