Major Expansion Targets for 2026

Otherwise, they get rose-colored glasses about success in the home market and presume it will translate rapidly. You discussed anticipating 5070% volumes. That's sobering. I have actually even seen cases where it's just 2530% at launch. It underscores how vital capital structure is. Yes. A lot of small development concepts like ours rely on equity, not financial obligation.

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You require equity sponsors who think in the vision and the team. That's expensive, but it creates vital mass, builds awareness, and justifies above-store management.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

And we were fortunate that Dallasour second marketwas also where our team lived. Having the whole team in-market to support shops, hire, and ensure culture was substantial.

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Strategic Growth Targets in 2026

Individuals often ignore how critical team is to scaling. Our team took all the things we hated from previous jobsfeeling underappreciated, underpaid, growth-stifledand constructed the opposite culture here.