Lenny’s Sub Shop Highlights ‘All-American Classic’

Memphis, TN – To help celebrate our nation’s independence day, Lenny’s Sub Shop, a national sub sandwich franchise, is kicking off a two month long promotion featuring its All-American Classic sub in all of its sub shops nationwide.

With a value price point of $4.95 for this half pound sub, Lenny’s highlights the deliciousness that sets their subs far above their competition.  The All-American Classic is Lenny’s personal spin on the traditional ham and cheese sub sandwich by adding Capicola – one of their signature Italian meats.  

“I had our All-American Classic sub for lunch the other day and it’s really awesome,” said Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop. “This promotion is bringing focus to our brand’s roots with the All-American theme.  Since inception 15 years ago in the heart of the mid-south with red, white, and blue colors, we have always taken pride in identifying with hard working Americans and providing hearty subs at an affordable price. ”

The promotion will also be supported on their website, their 90,000+ fanned Facebook page, and in-shop with red, white, and blue visual displays featuring “All-American Classic ½ Pound of Delicious for $4.95” content.   

“We really are making more targeted marketing decisions this year.  Look for continued exciting initiatives to come from our brand,” Alvord said.  “The quality of our big, fresh, and fast subs will always be the cornerstone of Lenny’s.”

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LennysSubs or https://twitter.com/lennyssubs.

ABOUT LENNY’S SUB SHOPS

Lenny’s Sub Shop features AWESOME half pound subs with premium meats sliced to order and Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot off the grill.  Lenny's commitment to quality and fast, friendly service has helped Lenny's to become one of the most admired sub sandwich chains.  Lenny's Sub Shop continues expanding with great franchise opportunities still available.  Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks & The Deli Fresh Experience™ are reasons why our loyal guests say they prefer a Lenny’s sub hands down to our competition.  Lenny’s subs are big, fresh, and fast!  For more information, visit www.lennys.com.

Lenny's Featured in The Memphis Flyer

Lenny's was recently featured in The Memphis Flyer in an article titled, "At Lenny's: The "Under 500" Menu and the Black Bean Kaiser".

The article features an interview with Brent Alvord, president of Lenny's Franchise Systems, LLC. Alvord speaks about the growth and development of Lenny's Sub Shop in menu enhancements. The new "Under 500" menu featured 9 sandwiches under 500 calories, starting at $3.50. Alvord also touches upon the decision by Lenny's to roll out all nutritional information voluntarily. 

Click HERE for the full article or begin reading below:

At Lenny's: The "Under 500" Menu and the Black Bean Kaiser

By: Susan Ellis

The first Lenny's Sub Shop was opened in Bartlett in 1998 by Len Moore, who sold the business to a group of investors in 2004. There are now roughly 150 Lenny's in 20 states.

"We're constantly in research development, looking at ways to enhance our menu," says Brent Alvord, president of Lenny's Franchise System, LLC.

One recent enhancement, the "Under 500" menu board — lime green and placed center, to catch the eye — highlights 9 sandwiches under 500 calories, starting at $3.50.

All of the "Under 500" sandwiches are regular menu items, only without the cheese or olive oil. Among the sandwiches are the roast beef sub, Mile High turkey sub, and the tuna salad kaiser.

Franchisee Spotlight: San Antonio's Christopher Alford

“I thought, ‘I love food, I love pleasing people, I could do this; and hopefully, I’ll feel really fulfilled doing it,’” says Christopher Alford, 39, of his upcoming Lenny’s location. But this wasn’t always part of the plan. In fact, far from it.

The Kentucky native graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1997 with a degree in Police Administration, and after graduating, moved to Texas to take a job with the U.S. Border Patrol. Additionally he joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1995 and was an active member until 2001. He spent four years working for the Border Patrol, and after 9/11, he was hired as a federal air marshal. When his wife, who works in the medical field, became pregnant with their first child, Ethan, the couple realized that having one parent in the medical field and one parent in federal law enforcement wasn’t the most conducive lifestyle for having a baby in the house. Alford has spent the past eight years as a sales representative for companies including Ferguson Enterprises, East Jordan Iron Works and Medtronic Diabetes, where he currently works and will stay until his restaurant opens.

How did you learn about the brand?

Somebody actually brought it into the office, and I really thought it was a great sandwich. It’s a sub sandwich, so you really can’t reinvent the wheel there, but I’m a foodie; we live in the kitchen. We don’t eat out a lot and we just love cooking. I like to think that I know at least a good sub from a bad sub. I did a little research and took the family to a Lenny’s that’s just over a mile from our home. It was a damn good sandwich. Having been in sales and worked in restaurants – I bartended and waited tables in college – I recognized that this was a great operation. So I went online that night and began  researching the Lenny’s  website.

Why did you choose an opportunity with Lenny’s?

The atmosphere is fantastic. Their colors are red, white and blue, so it’s bright and inviting. There are no trash cans, but instead have people taking your trash from your table and refilling your drinks. I live and die by the service I provide my customers; therefore as a consumer, I expect pretty good service. At Lenny’s, it was excellent. Also, I’m kind of a nostalgic guy, so seeing the deli case open with the meats and cheeses in it recalls a bygone era, which resonated with me.

And personally, the rat race gets old after a while. I can’t be in law enforcement anymore because we have two young children. So I contacted Lenny’s to get involved. They’re bang-up guys. If they were jerks or pretentious, that would have been it. But they’re incredible, and I feel at home. I feel comfortable investing my money into this endeavor. I trust these guys, and it feels right.

What challenges have you overcome to get where you are now?

The transition from federal law enforcement to sales was trying at best. I had never planned on this. I really hadn’t planned on Ethan showing up, but he did, so some changes had to be made. My wife works in open-heart surgery. She’s from Costa Rica, I’m from Kentucky and we’re in Texas. We don’t have that familial support because we’re both 1,500 miles from our families. I had to do some soul-searching, but I had some fraternity brothers from Kappa Alpha Order in sales that guided me and assisted me. For a 27-year-old kid, having a new career and being a new parent was a lot to deal with during those couple of years.

What are your expansion or development plans? What is your end goal with Lenny’s?

My goal is between three and five stores. I have definite plans to open more locations, but the timeline is flexible. I think I’ll certainly have three stores in three or four years. Five stores will just depend on if it’s doable.

What are some of the publications you read? Local? National? What is your goal publication with your business?

I read Discovery Channel Magazine, Kentucky Monthly, Smithsonian Magazine and Texas Monthly.

Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions?

I lift weights avidly. I’m up at 4:15 a.m. and I go to the gym. I do a 2-mile run in the neighborhood afterwards. Physical fitness is important to me. With life, children, that is when I can fit it in. I’m also working on my Master’s Degree in Military History with a concentration on the Second World War at American Military University. That occupies quite a bit of time in the evenings, but it’s great because the kids are in school and we study together. All technology gets shut down at 6 p.m, and we read for an hour. It’s good for 10-year-old, Ethan, and Isabella who is 7 years old. I don’t have any proclivities toward teaching but I’m a WWII fanatic. History has been a passion of mine for a long time.

Lenny's Featured in Memphis Business Journal

Lenny's was recently featured in the Memphis Business Journal in an article titled, "With new location Lenny’s launches low calorie menu".

In the article, which includes a great store photo, Lenny's president Brent Alvord talks about how Lenny’s Sub Shop rolled out voluntary calorie information for select sandwiches in all of its sub shops nationwide. And, franchisee Don Bomar talks about how since this launch he has seen a rise in customers. Overall, this article shows Lenny’s as a leader and positive customer growth due to this initiative!

Click HERE or begin reading below:

With new location Lenny’s launches low calorie menu

By: Michael Sheffield

Lenny’s Sub Shops has launched a new “Under 500 calories” menu that coincides with the planned opening of a new location on Pauline later this month.

The new menu features 12 kaiser sandwiches that are currently on the restaurant’s menu, but Brent Alvord, president of Lenny’s said the company wanted to inform customers of the healthy alternatives on Lenny’s menu. The sandwiches start at $3.95.

“A lot of people don’t realize a sub shop can be very healthy depending on which sandwich you get and what you get on it,” Alvord said. “You can eat healthy, or you can load it up with extra bacon, extra cheese, extra oil and extra calories.”

Franchisee Spotlight: Chris Procell

Chris Procell and his father, Melvin Procell, are spearheading the growth of Lenny’s Sub Shop throughout Louisiana, with the brand’s first location in the state opening in Shreveport in June of 2011. The father/son team is planning an aggressive growth strategy of multiple locations expanding across north Louisiana over the next decade. A recent law school graduate, Chris Procell chose to go into the restaurant industry, where he will be working alongside his employees making sandwiches for his customers, because he wants to bring Lenny’s great sub options to Louisiana.

Before Franchising, what were you involved with?

I graduated from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2010 and just recently passed the Louisiana Bar Exam. I sparked interest in the franchise business while in school and thought that north Louisiana needed a Lenny’s.

How did you learn about the brand?

When I was in law school I was introduced to the brand at the location in Jackson, Miss. I loved their food and I always felt like it was a great, young, family brand. When I moved back to Louisiana I wished there was a Lenny’s around for me to enjoy.

Why is this brand and a franchise system the right fit for you?

We are looking forward to the opportunity to bring a new brand to the area.  We slice our meats and cheeses fresh to order and pile them high on fresh baked bread. With about a half pound of meat and cheese on the regular size sub, and about a full pound on the large size sub, Lenny's provides an unmatched value for our guests' hard earned dollars. Our Philly Cheesesteak is cooked fresh to order and is served hot off the grill.

What are your future goals? Development plans?

My father and I have the goal to open ten stores over the next 10 years. We’re going to start with our first store in Shreveport, which is on the west end of our territory, and then will work our way east. Our second store will most likely be in Bossier. We want to open other locations in Natchitoches, Minden, Ruston, Monroe and West Monroe throughout the next decade. 

Franchisee Spotlight: Nathan Lee

“When I was in high school and my friends and I would walk around, I would say I had this goal of driving through a city and owning everything,” Nathan Lee says. “I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit.” The 24-year-old received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Georgia State two years ago and took a job with AT&T right out of school. After six months of leadership training in Georgia, the company placed him in Chicago where he managed three different stores for a year. But moving to a big city where he knew no one was a struggle for the southerner. “That year taught me that if I’m going to invest 70 to 80 hours a week in work, I want it to be with people I’d like to spend time with,” Lee says. “I learned an awful lot by being thrown into an unfamiliar territory with no true support system.”

Lee’s entrepreneurial dreams are supported by his parents, particularly his father Garry, who is also going in on the Lenny’s franchise. The two toyed around with the idea of one day opening a motorcycle shop, a hobby they share, but realized that the economic downturn didn’t exactly make that a viable option. Garry, 60, studied public relations at Eastern Michigan State and held a number of managerial roles at both General Motors and Honda. “My dad brings a lot of experience from his previous careers, and I’ve got the energy and excitement,” Nathan says. “He’s helping me out with financing, but as we grow and become more successful, I’ll begin to buy him out as he retires.” Garry says he and his wife are thrilled to assist their son’s dreams and that Nathan’s work ethic is second to none.

How did you learn about the brand?

There’s a Lenny’s in Cumming, Ga. run by Bruce Longmore where my family has eaten for the past eight or nine years. While I was in Chicago, I started researching franchises and Lenny’s came to mind because of the quality of food, the great experiences we’d always had at that location and the fact that it’s run by really stand-up people. Their leadership made us want to move into their type of organization over some of the others we looked at.

Why else did you choose an opportunity with Lenny’s?

They’re still a small brand, with only about 140 units. We were also in talks with Jimmy John’s, but with 600 or 700 units, it doesn’t have that tightknit feel. I’m only 24, so I want something that I can grow with. Lenny’s will give me a lot of opportunity in the future.

Once you open, do you have plans to get involved with any charities or do any community outreach with your business?

Gainesville has a lot of local churches, so we’d like to get involved and help fund mission trips or lend our experience to help further their work.

What challenges have you overcome to get where you are now?

The biggest one was moving 800 miles from home to Chicago where I had no family or friends. I was investing 70 to 80 hours a week, and not having anyone to really bounce ideas off of was challenging.

What are your expansion or development plans? What is your end goal with Lenny’s?

My goal has always been to run more of a holding company and to have multiple locations, so I’m able to supply and help other people finance their businesses. Figuring out the Lenny’s brand will give me the first start. I’m going in as the operating manager so that I can truly understand the business from the ground up. That will give me that knowledge base to lead at a higher level as I expand. Ideally, my goal is to have anywhere from five to 10 locations. That will be a significant impact, but it will still allow me to have my hand in all of the stores.

What are some of the publications you read? Local? National? What is your goal publication with your business?

I follow Ink, Fast Company and Forbes. I haven’t been back in Gainesville long enough to be too familiar with the local media.

Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions?

We live on one of the largest lakes in the country, so I love spending time out there and wakeboarding. I spend a lot of time outdoors. I like going on motorcycle rides and enjoy pretty much anything with motors and having the ability to go fast.

Catering With Lenny's

For the Perfect Mix of Food & Fun! 

Lenny's box lunches and party platters are the perfect solution for everything from office meetings, employee appreciation events, and conventions to tailgating and holiday or birthday parties. From 1 to 1,000 people, we can accommodate any sized gathering you may have. 

Joseph C. from Deerfield Beach, FL recently had this to say:

"Had an amazing experience with Lenny's of Deerfield beach, FL. Catering was a hit for a meeting we held at my job, only remnants of lettuce remained."

Check out our website for more catering info by clicking HERE. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. We have many years of catering experience and have catered everything from light luncheons to large dinners. Give us a call. We want to be a part of your next gathering! 

Positivity

We take pride in many things at Lenny's, from the fresh products to the satisfied customers. Still, one of the things we're most proud of is our high standard of customer service and the outstanding employees that make it possible. The internet makes it easy and convenient for complaints, but we're often taken back and touched when people go to great lengths to give a compliment. We feel that praise deserves to be heard, not for us, but for the employees who represented themselves in such upstanding ways. We're proud of you.

From Shop #49 in Memphis, TN:

"I am filling out this comment card to send some due recognition to the PM staff. During my visit tonight, another customer was being extremely rude to the employees preparing her food - to the point that other customers were looking around at each other shocked. Rather than respond harshly (or worse, as we all wanted to do), they continued to give her the same level of service they give every other customer and did what they could do to diffuse the situation while she continued to pepper them with rude comments. I was impressed by their professionalism and the manner in which they treated her with infinitely more respect than she gave tot hem or than she deserved. Their manager/owner/operator deserved to know that quality people are running the store on the PM shift in particular."

From Facebook in regards to Shop #350 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL:

"The other day, I was on my way home from the grocery store, and I saw an older woman pulled over. Then, I noticed the kind stranger who had pulled behind her to change her tire. I wasn't surprised to see it was the local Lenny's vehicle, since the employees there are some of the nicest people I've come across, but I was impressed. I was a little surprised when I saw that it was he owner of my favorite two shops. No wonder everyone there is so incredibly kind. It starts at the top."

Lenny’s Sub Shop Announces ‘Under 500’ Menu Board Transitions Helping Spearhead Calorie Awareness Across Sub Sandwich Industry

Memphis-Based Sub Shop Offers Voluntary Menu Transparency for Additional Guest Satisfaction

Memphis, TN – Lunch competition has never been more competitive and to address the lunch crowd’s growing need to remain healthy during this important meal, Lenny’s Sub Shop, a 150-unit sub sandwich franchise, has rolled out voluntary calorie information for select sandwiches in all of its sub shops nationwide. Nutritional and allergen information for all menu items is also available at lennys.com.

Considering the sensitivities many consumers have to high calorie intake, with the move, the sub franchise will not only continue to offer high-quality sub offerings, but do so starting at a value price point of $3.95.

With the initiative, the sub franchise has positioned itself as a pioneer in the healthy, good value sub option for lunch-goers. They have also created a new category on the menu called “Under 500,” with specific menu items under 500 calories per regular order serving, which includes all toppings except olive oil and cheese.  Featured are 12 every day sandwiches, such as Classic Kaiser, Italian Kaiser, Roast Beef Regular Sub, Roast Beef Kaiser, Mile High Turkey Regular Sub, Mile High Turkey Kaiser, Club Kaiser, Deluxe Club Kaiser, Chicken Salad Kaiser, Tuna Salad Kaiser, Veggie Regular Sub and Veggie Kaiser.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the rollout of this new menu objective,” said Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop. “Though there are no mandatory federal rules necessitating the mandate of information at this time, we want to remain a consistent and transparent option for our guests, so those looking to monitor their food intake can now better manage their particular choices. The way we see it, at the end of the day, the quality of our subs speak for themselves – we have nothing to hide.”

The announcement will also be supported in-store with fresh and targeted visual displays featuring “12 Fresh Sandwiches Under 500 Calories Starting at only $3.95” content. Featured with a lime-green color display, the menu items introduce a new visual perspective to the Lenny’s Sub Shop board, while simultaneously providing an inviting, intriguing and cost effective lunch solution for guests.

“A lot of exciting things are happening at Lenny’s, in-store and in social media,” Alvord said. “While we have visually tweaked our menu and shop display, the cornerstone of Lenny’s remains intact. The quality and value of our products won’t change.”

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LennysSubs or https://twitter.com/lennyssubs. 

Lenny's Featured in The Williamson Herald

Lenny's was featured in The Williamson Herald in an article titled, "Owner of local Lenny's Sub Shop learns life happens when least expected".

The article details franchisee Anand Patel's background in the hotel industry and explains how he began purchasing Lenny’s Sub Shops in 2012. Anand notes the management staff at Lenny’s was already outstanding at the locations he purchased, but needed a little extra “TLC”. Anand notes that it was his employees and the community that helped him get through a difficult personal time when his daughter was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Anand credits his success to creating a friendly, home-like atmosphere. 

Click HERE to read the full article or begin reading below:

Owner of local Lenny’s Sub Shop learns life happens when least expected

By: Carole Robinson

Anand Patel had a plan for his life – and then life happened. Patel learned the importance treating people well, a close-knit family and a caring community. 

In 1978, Patel’s father purchased a hotel – his first – in Pulaski, Tenn. Looking to the future, he was soon building Days and Quality Inns along Interstate 65 in Tennessee from Exit 1 near the Alabama border to Exit 117 near the Kentucky border and a family business.

Lenny's Featured in Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Lenny's was featured in an article titled, "Jump-StartYour Career With a Franchise" in the April 2013 edition of Kiplinger'sPersonal Finance.

The article features various franchisees discussing why they chose a career in franchising and how they have found success in the industry. Edith Kelly-Green, who owns ten Lenny's Sub Shops in Memphis and Oxford, Miss., says she knew when she started back in 2005 that her business would have to compete with other sandwich shops, some on the same block. Kelly-Green, who retired from Federal Express in 2003, says her stores stand out because they offer larger sandwiches than her competitors. She also works hard to provide a welcoming environment. "The key is customer service," she says.

Click HERE for the full article or begin reading below:

Jump-Start Your Career With a Franchise

A franchise is quick way to invest in a ready-made enterprise

By: Sandra Block

When Rowley Mayo, 62, was downsized from his job as a finance executive in 2009, he wasn’t ready to stop working. But Mayo soon learned that companies weren't lining up to hire workers in his age group, especially those accustomed to earning six-figure salaries

Rather than accept early retirement, Mayo, who lives in Elk River, Minn., decided to start his own business. While researching opportunities, he consulted with a franchise broker who introduced him to Mr. Appliance, a home-service appliance-repair company with 148 locations in the U.S. After talking with franchise owners and company executives, he launched his franchise serving the Minneapolis suburbs in December 2010.

Three’s Company: Lenny’s Sub Shop Introduces 3 New Sandwiches

Thriving National Franchise Sub Shop Adds Three NEW Subs to its Menus;
Entices Customers to Try the New Sandwiches Through ‘Three’s Company’ Promotion

Lenny’s Sub Shop, a 150-unit sub sandwich franchise, introduced not one, not two, but three new sandwiches to its menu selection for a limited time – the Ultimate BBQ Melt, Black Bean Veggie, and Buffalo Chicken Philly. These three new sandwiches, which hit counters nationwide on April 10, 2012, have been crafted by Lenny’s Sub Shop’s guests who participated in their New Sub Contest Facebook promotion last fall which resulted in over 2,500 submitted new sandwich ideas.

“We’re excited to welcome these new additions to our existing menu,” said George Alvord, Chairman and CEO of Lenny’s Sub Shop. “We don’t change our menu often. When we do, we take the necessary steps to guarantee every element measures up to our level of quality.”

Indeed, since its inception in 1998, Lenny’s has only added two new sandwiches: the French Dip in 2009 and the Hot Italian Sub in 2010. To satisfy an ever-growing request for even more sub options by Lenny’s loyal guests, company executives opted to introduce multiple sandwiches at the same time as a limited time offer to feed that demand.

The Ultimate BBQ Melt, Black Bean Veggie, and Buffalo Chicken Philly sandwiches feature the following ingredients:

• The Ultimate BBQ Melt is a combination of roast beef, ham, and turkey grilled to perfection and topped off with barbecue sauce, cheddar, and Swiss American cheeses. This will be the first Lenny’s sandwich topped with barbecue sauce, just another way to satisfy the tastes of its loyal customers.
• The Black Bean Veggie is a spicy black bean patty topped with grilled onions, green peppers, and Swiss American cheese.
• The Buffalo Chicken Philly is chicken philly meat grilled to perfection and topped off with Buffalo wing sauce and Swiss American cheese.

To entice new guests and delight its dedicated guests, from April 10 through April 17, Lenny’scelebrated the introduction of the three new sandwiches with a ‘Three’s Company’ promotion. The promotion details were as follows:

1. A group of three people tastefully dressed as a famous group of three people, visit their local Lenny’s Sub Shop, and order at least one of the three new sandwiches.
2. While enjoying their meal, the group takes a photo of themselves inside their local Lenny’s Sub Shop. Someone from the group then posts their photo on Lenny’s Sub Shop’s Facebook page for a chance to be chosen as one of three winning “photos of the day.”
3. Each day, one winning group photo will be chosen based on creativity and the group will receive $333 in gift cards.

“Whether we’re launching new sandwiches or offering contests online via social media, Lenny’s generates opportunity to engage its guests through multiple venues which all include one thing – fun,” said Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop. “We expect our guests to love our new tasty sandwiches, and if they can enjoy them dressed up as a famous group, then we’ve again found a way to connect ‘fun’ with ‘food.’ This link sets us apart from others in the industry, and what our customers really want and expect.”

Lenny's Sub Shop Introduces Delivery Program

Lenny’s Sub Shop is excited to announce the launch of a delivery program, beginning with a company flagship store in Tuscaloosa, AL.

“We are excited to launch our delivery program and give our customers even more options when it comes to filling their Lenny’s craving,” said Lenny’s Marketing Advisor Lauren Lovelady. “We have taken a lot of time to fine-tune our delivery system, and we know customers are going to love it.”

Lenny’s built and designed the software that handles the delivery system from the ground up, tailoring each aspect specifically to how a Lenny’s store operates. The system incorporates new technologies like a call capture system so that details of the order are as specific and correct as possible.

The Lenny’s location in Tuscaloosa sustained significant damage during the tornado outbreak the city experienced last April. Despite the setback, Lenny’s decided to rebuild the location, incorporating new technologies and a new design philosophy to create a flagship location for a community that is still rebuilding a year later.

“We didn’t want to borrow delivery technology used from competing companies,” said Lovelady. “Just as we rebuilt the Tuscaloosa store from the ground up, we decided to start fresh when we started thinking about offering delivery and do it right the first time. We didn’t have to rebuild after the tornado, but we wanted to as a way of showing the community we are committed to them.”

Residents of Tuscaloosa and surrounding communities can order from Lenny’s starting today.

Lenny's Sub Shop featured in Knoxville News Sentinel

Lenny's Sub Shop was featured in an article in the online edition of the Knoxville News Sentinel called "Three restaurant franchises plan Knoxville expansion." The article was built from an interview with Lenny's franchisee Dian Trosclair, and discussed discussed how Dian Trosclair, who opened her fifth Lenny's location in Knoxville on Lovell Road late last year, is looking for new sites for expansion. The article also explains how Dian plans to offer a delivery service for businesses from her current locations, which should be running by July or August. Click here to view the full article or read an excerpt below.

Three restaurant franchises plan Knoxville expansion
By Ed Marcum

Three franchise restaurant operations are looking to open new locations in the Knoxville area.

[Dian] Trosclair, who opened her fifth Lenny's location in Knoxville on Lovell Road late last year, is looking for new sites. "We have one or two sites we are looking at but we haven't started discussions yet," she said. In the meantime, Trosclair plans to offer a delivery service for businesses from her current locations. These are at 1145 Hunters Crossing in Alcoa, and at 4622 Kingston Pike, 9335 Kingston Pike, 523 Gay Street, 2901 Tazewell Pike and 150 Lovell Road in Knoxville.

(Read More)