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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN HOME STATE OF OHIO
Multi-unit franchisees expand their presence to Upper Sandusky UPPER SANDUSKY, OH, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 / / -- Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, a name synonymous with delicious, homestyle fried chicken for nearly 60 years, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on Friday, May 30 with the Grand Opening celebration scheduled for Tuesday, June 3. The Upper Sandusky location is led by Ryan and Wanda Hoehn, experienced franchisees who also operate successful Lee's restaurants in Wapakoneta, Delphos, and St. Marys, Ohio. The community is invited to join the grand opening celebration on Tuesday, June 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 122 N. Warpole Street, which will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate this special occasion. Guests have the chance to win gift certificates and exclusive Lee's swag. 'My husband and I chose this location because the Upper Sandusky community has a great small-town atmosphere and reminded us of the other areas in which we operate our Lee's restaurants,' stated Wanda Hoehn, franchise co-owner of the Upper Sandusky Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. 'We look forward to becoming involved with local schools and other groups and finding ways to give back to the community.' The Upper Sandusky location features the brand's new exterior, interior, and packaging designs. It boasts a comfortable dining area, ample parking and both dine-in and convenient drive-thru services. Mobile ordering will also be available to enhance the customer experience further. Guests can look forward to Lee's menu featuring Famous Recipe chicken, biscuits, wings, and more, all perfectly complemented by Lee's signature house-brewed tea. 'The Hoehn's are stand-out franchisees with Lee's and are dedicated not only to the communities they serve but to the overall development of the Lee's brand nationwide,' said Ryan Weaver, CEO of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. 'Together, we are committed to making this new location a cherished part of the Upper Sandusky community.' The Upper Sandusky Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken will operate Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. To view the menu and place orders online, visit or download the Lee's App from the App Store or Google Play. For more information about Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, visit or follow them on Facebook or Instagram. About Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken For nearly 60 years, Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, a quick service franchise founded in Lima, Ohio, has specialized in fresh, never frozen chicken. Lee's is recognized for two years in a row as a top 10 Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award. Today, there are more than 130 Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken locations in 12 U.S. states and in Canada, most are individually owned and operated. For additional information, please visit www. Brianne Barbakoff Ink Link Marketing +1 (305) 631-2283 email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Projects Best Year in History
Brand builds on success to drive growth into new year and beyond SHALIMAR, Fla., January 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, known for over 55 years for its home-style fried chicken, is preparing for an impressive 2025. In 2024, Lee's systemwide sales exceeded $235 million, with average unit volumes exceeding $1.8 million. Moving into 2025, the brand will focus on both franchise and company-owned unit expansion, improving operational efficiencies, menu innovation, strengthening local partnerships, and continuing to bring the updated brand visual identity to more existing restaurants. Strong Sales Performance Lee's wrapped up 2024 with robust year-to-date same-store sales at +1.4% and +4.2% including new unit openings. While some national competitors reported negative third quarter comp sales, the Lee's system was up 1.0%. The company also experienced positive year-over-year restaurant traffic. Expanded Leadership Lee's welcomed Meagan Kellogg as Vice President of Finance. Meagan possesses extensive expertise as a seasoned finance professional with a proven history of success in the restaurant industry. Kellogg is tasked with strengthening the company's financial infrastructure in preparation for future growth. Additionally, Logan Sumner joined Lee's as Chief Development Officer. Sumner specializes in franchise growth with previous leadership experience at Driven Brands across multiple business segments. He has a strong track record of scaling brands and fostering franchise success along with multi-unit operations experience. Sumner is tasked with building a best-in-class franchise development function at Lee's. "We are poised for an exciting new chapter with Meagan and Logan on board. With their leadership and expertise, we are setting up the Lee's system to be prepared for the growth we are expecting to see," said Ryan Weaver, CEO of Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken. "I look forward to Lee's building on the legacy of our great product and creating new opportunities for growth throughout the United States." Growing Brand Presence In 2024, Lee's successfully expanded into new territory by opening four new restaurants in Michigan, marking the highest number of new unit openings in a single year for the brand in recent history. The franchise-owned locations signal a significant milestone in Lee's growth and reflect the strong partnerships the company has with their operators. Lee's also reacquired 16 existing franchised locations in 2024, marking a continuation of the brand's commitment to creating alignment with its operators. "We are more committed than ever to supporting our franchise partners and ensuring that Lee's is positioned for sustainable growth," said Weaver. "Not only is our brand positioned for franchise expansion, but we have also continue to grow and invest in our company-owned locations to demonstrate that we are truly committed to our goals." For more information about Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, visit or follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Want to open your own Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken? Learn more about franchising opportunities at About Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken For more than 55 years, Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken, a quick service franchise founded in Lima, Ohio, has specialized in fresh, never frozen chicken. Lee's is recognized for two years in a row as a top 10 Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award. Today, there are more than 130 Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken locations in 12 U.S. states and in Canada, most are individually owned and operated. For additional information, please visit View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACTBrianne Barbakoffbrianne@ Sign in to access your portfolio
