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New Jacksonville Location Makes 33

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Coming First Quarter 2012!

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q in Jacksonville, NC

The newest Smithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q location to break ground will be located in Jacksonville, NC in the Wal-Mart shopping center, named “Freedom Village”, near the intersection of US Hwy 258 and NC Hwy 24. The Freedom Village location will be the first new Smithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q location to open its doors since the Leland location opened on January 1, 2009 – bringing the total number of operating Smithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q locations to 33.

We are grateful for the opportunity to grow our business and brand, and will continue to look for more opportunities to do so!

Want to Bring a Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q to Your Town?
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® is an established fast-casual concept with over 30 restaurants in North Carolina. For 40 years, we’ve built our business with an enticing mix of Carolina-style bar-b-q, fried chicken, Brunswick stew and outstanding service. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® is excited to announce it will now sell franchises in North Carolina and expand outside the state under the new name SCNB CHICKEN ‘N BAR-B-Q®. The name will be different, but the culture, food, atmosphere and philosophies will remain the same.

For more information about SCNB® and Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® franchising, emailFranchiseInfo@SCNBNC.com or call us toll-free at 877-372-SCNB.

 

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® (SCNB) to Award New Franchise Locations

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Informational website launched to provide interested restaurateurs with up-front details for exploring opportunity to expand the NC bar-b-q brand within North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and other markets



(Cary, NC) – Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® (SCNB) has announced its intentions to award new franchise agreements to qualified applicants who possess an appreciation for the restaurant brand’s culture, a taste for the established North Carolina bar-b-q flavor, and genuine gratitude for the opportunity to serve the brand’s ever-growing customer base.

With over 30 existing locations in North Carolina, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® plans to expand its market share by selling franchises in North Carolina , as well as, outside of the state under the brand name SCNB CHICKEN ‘N BAR-B-Q®. While the name may appear slightly different; the culture, food, atmosphere, and philosophies will remain the same.

“We are excited about the potential growth in and beyond the North Carolina borders,” says Walter Voight, Director of Franchising for the restaurant brand, “A crucial step in this growth is finding qualified applicants who share our entrepreneurial spirit,” he added.

Margaret Moore, the brand’s assistant director of Franchising noted, “This is an exciting time for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q®, SCNB Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q®, and our customers. Not a week goes by that we don’t hear from our fans, outside of our currently supported markets, on facebook, twitter, and other channels about bringing our restaurants closer to them! We are looking forward to serving customers in these new areas!”

Transparently disclosed on the informational website at http://www.SCNBNC.com/franchise/index.php, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® will require that any potential franchisee possess relevant business or restaurant experience and that the daily operator of the restaurant must maintain at least a ten percent ownership in the business. Franchisees must also have a strong commitment to customer service, quality, cleanliness, and community involvement.

Additionally disclosed on the website are other qualifying areas of franchise establishment, including financial estimates (specifically, initial investments, franchise fees, royalties, and marketing contributions), trade area, and frequently asked questions regarding assistance and operational training.

To inquire for more information regarding Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® and SCNB Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® franchising, please email FranchiseInfo@SCNBNC.com, contact the restaurant brand toll-free by phone at 1-877-372-SCNB, or visit the informational website online at http://www.SCNBNC.com/franchise/index.php.

For more information on the Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® brand, please visit http://www.SCNBNC.com/, http://www.WeShipBarBQ.com/, and http://www.Summerof20Tea.com/.