Founded in 1935, Ham’s originally offered curbside service, kosher meats and deli takeout. These days, the self-described “value-casual” chain offers Southern classics like chicken-fried chicken and baby back ribs alongside chicken parmesan and an array of burgers—not to mention the wide variety of beers that have been a Ham’s mainstay since the early days. Charlie Erwin, who bought the original Ham’s in 1984, signed his first franchise partner in 2004. He plans to open three restaurants a year for the next three to four years while developing the infrastructure to support “explosive growth” thereafter.
Location | Greensboro, N.C. |
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2006 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $40,000,000 |
YOY Sales Change | 23.3% |
2006 U.S. Units | 26 |
YOY Unit Change | 18.2% |
2006 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,700,000 |
Future 50 Year | 2007 |
*Technomic estimate
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