Researched by a General · 14 August 2026
Multi unit franchise operators in the Southeast actively adding brands
The brief was: multi unit franchisees operating more than five locations who have signed a new brand in the last two years, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, owner or director of development.
25
companies, each with its evidence
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contact routes found, not published here
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01**Port Royal Brands**
ALocation
Atlanta, GA
Size signal (basis)
One of the largest Walk-On's franchisees; 20-unit deal in progress (company site; Walk-On's press)
New brand signed + when
Walk-On's, Nov 2024 (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
Chairman previously grew Krystal to 400+ units (PRNewswire)
02**DiPasqua Brands / Enterprises**
ALocation
Orlando / Central FL
Size signal (basis)
88-110 Subway units + AFC, spas, fitness (Franchise Times; Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Minnie Bird, 20 units, Jul 2026 (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
Adds brands across food, fitness, healthcare, spa (AFC newsroom)
03**Mixon Foods**
ALocation
Washington, NC
Size signal (basis)
Owns 2 independent restaurants + 10-unit Saladworks plan (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Saladworks, 10 units, Apr 2025 (Franchise Times)
Why it fits + evidence
Publicly plans to add Frutta Bowls / Barberitos next (QSR Magazine). *Note: first-time franchisee*
04**RSolution Holdings (GJ Grewe)**
ALocation
FL Gulf Coast (HQ St. Louis)
Size signal (basis)
50-unit Freddy's commitment; also Slim Chickens in MO/IL (company site; NRN)
New brand signed + when
Freddy's 50-unit expansion, Dec 2024 (NRN)
Why it fits + evidence
Multi-brand operator that builds into its own centers (Franchise Times)
05**R&R Brands**
ALocation
Baton Rouge, LA (units in TN, FL)
Size signal (basis)
~35+ units across 4 brands incl. TN and FL (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Group formed 2025 to diversify; franchising all brands (Franchise Times)
Why it fits + evidence
Built expressly to run multiple concepts (Franchise Times)
06**Peach State Slims (Lance Burns & Mike Waller)**
ALocation
North Atlanta suburbs, GA
Size signal (basis)
Seasoned Sonic franchisees with several locations (Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Slim Chickens, 10 units, Nov 2024 (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
Existing Sonic multi-unit operators taking on a new brand (Franchising.com)
07**Cedartown Foods / Cedartown Chicken**
ALocation
Western GA / AL
Size signal (basis)
Acquired 7 Bojangles + developing 11 more; PE-backed (PrivSource)
New brand signed + when
Bojangles (7 acquired + 11 to develop), recent (PrivSource)
Why it fits + evidence
Took equity from Acta Capital to fund unit growth (PrivSource)
08**Mangesh Patel (Central GA)**
ALocation
Macon / Central GA
Size signal (basis)
5-unit Huey Magoo's agreement + new 6-unit deal (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Beef 'O' Brady's, 6 units, late 2025 (Franchise Times)
Why it fits + evidence
Already a multi-brand GA developer (Huey Magoo's since 2022) (Franchise Times)
09**Ken Bates (Knoxville, TN)**
BLocation
Knoxville, TN
Size signal (basis)
Owned 24 Little Caesars (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Eggs Up Grill, 3 units, late 2024 (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
Large prior multi-unit operator adding a breakfast brand (Franchise Times)
10**Conley McIntyre (Charlotte, NC)**
BLocation
Charlotte, NC
Size signal (basis)
Existing Eggs Up Grill franchisee, 7-unit deal (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Eggs Up Grill 7-unit expansion, late 2024 (Franchise Times)
Why it fits + evidence
Existing franchisee doubling down + entering SC (Franchise Times)
11**Parmar & Kakar (Raleigh/Durham, NC)**
BLocation
Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, NC
Size signal (basis)
Own c-stores, gas stations, dry cleaners, hotels (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Eggs Up Grill, 10 units, late 2024 (Franchise Times)
Why it fits + evidence
Diversified multi-business owners entering restaurants (Franchise Times). *Prior units are non-restaurant*
12**TN Legends (Ted Moats)**
BLocation
Nashville / Middle TN
Size signal (basis)
Development group; multi-brand track record (Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Ford's Garage, up to 4 units, Jan 2026 (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
Veteran multi-brand developer (Franchising.com)
13**Blake McDavid (Knoxville, TN)**
BLocation
Knoxville, TN
Size signal (basis)
3-4 Scooter's Coffee units + real estate (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Smalls Sliders, 4 units, Jun 2025 (Franchise Times)
Why it fits + evidence
Existing coffee multi-unit operator + CRE investor adding QSR (IFA)
14**Helen28 (Mohammed Hamoud)**
BLocation
Tennessee
Size signal (basis)
Described as a multi-brand operator (LinkedIn / Doner Shack)
New brand signed + when
Doner Shack, multi-unit, early 2026 (Doner Shack announcement)
Why it fits + evidence
Respected multi-brand operator entering a new concept (Doner Shack)
15**Carolina Smalls LLC**
BLocation
Wilmington & Jacksonville, NC
Size signal (basis)
Operating group backing a 6-unit deal (IFA; Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Smalls Sliders, 6 units (NC+SC), Mar 2025 (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
Esteemed operating group; first venture with the brand (IFA). *Prior unit count not disclosed*
16**Phillip Jones (GA)**
BLocation
Georgia
Size signal (basis)
Multi-brand franchisee adding a 3rd concept (Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Salata Salad Kitchen, 3 units, recent (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
Explicitly a multi-brand franchisee expanding portfolio (Franchising.com)
17**RSolution partners Gatta & Bedlion (Freddy's/Slim Chickens)**
CLocation
OH/KY (Freddy's operators expanding)
Size signal (basis)
Developing/operating Freddy's; 18-unit Slim Chickens deal (Franchise Times)
New brand signed + when
Slim Chickens, 18 units (Franchise Times). *Core geography OH/KY, not your 4 states*
Why it fits + evidence
Existing Freddy's multi-unit operators adding a second brand (Franchise Times)
18**LJSweets (Ron & Amy Fausnaught)**
CLocation
Middle TN (Murfreesboro/Nashville)
Size signal (basis)
2 Crumbl Cookies units (Eggs Up Grill)
New brand signed + when
Eggs Up Grill, multi-unit, early 2025 (Eggs Up Grill)
Why it fits + evidence
Existing Crumbl operators entering breakfast (Eggs Up Grill). *2 prior units, below "more than five"*
19**Divyesh & Jig Patel (Atlanta/Augusta, GA)**
CLocation
Atlanta & Augusta, GA
Size signal (basis)
Established development group, 8+ unit deal (WGAC)
New brand signed + when
Super Chix, 8+ units, 2024 (WGAC)
Why it fits + evidence
Experienced development group new to the brand (WGAC). *Prior unit count not stated*
20**Brent Collier / Collier Restaurant Group (Tri C)**
CLocation
Sevierville / Pigeon Forge, TN
Size signal (basis)
Operates Golden Corral, Melting Pot, TGI Fridays + others (Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Quaker Steak & Lube (note: 2015 signing) (Franchising.com). *Older deal, confirm most recent add*
Why it fits + evidence
Deep multi-brand TN operator; ideal profile if a recent add is confirmed (Franchising.com)
21**Bojland Restaurant Group**
CLocation
Augusta, GA
Size signal (basis)
Operates 8 Bojangles restaurants (RestaurantNews)
New brand signed + when
Additional Bojangles development agreement (RestaurantNews). *Deal older; same-brand expansion*
Why it fits + evidence
Established 8-unit GA operator; confirm any new-brand move (RestaurantNews)
22**Jeniel, LLC**
CLocation
Pee Dee (NC/SC) + Atlanta, GA
Size signal (basis)
Operates 14 restaurants (RestaurantNews)
New brand signed + when
Bojangles development agreement (RestaurantNews). *Deal older; same-brand*
Why it fits + evidence
14-unit operator across NC and GA (RestaurantNews)
23**Kaushal Patel (Tallahassee, FL)**
CLocation
Tallahassee, FL
Size signal (basis)
Entrepreneur, multi-unit Doner Shack deal (Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Doner Shack, multi-unit, Mar 2025 (Franchising.com)
Why it fits + evidence
New multi-unit FL developer with capital (Franchising.com). *Prior restaurant units limited*
24**Robert (Huddle House, GA)**
CLocation
Pembroke / GA
Size signal (basis)
Existing Huddle House franchisee expanding (Franchising.com)
New brand signed + when
Huddle House multi-unit agreement, Feb 2025 (Franchising.com). *Same-brand expansion; last name not published*
Why it fits + evidence
Trusted multi-unit GA operator reinvesting (Franchising.com)
25**Salata via Doherty Enterprises (JINYA in GA)**
CLocation
Georgia (national HQ NJ)
Size signal (basis)
140+ restaurants across brands (QSR Magazine)
New brand signed + when
JINYA Ramen Bar in GA (Franchising.com); QDOBA 27 units, Dec 2025 (QSR Magazine)
Why it fits + evidence
Top-30 US franchisee actively adding brands (Yahoo Finance). *HQ is NJ; GA is an expansion market, not home*
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