{"id":2311,"date":"2020-02-07T05:26:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T05:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wharfcasualseafood.com\/?p=2311"},"modified":"2020-02-07T05:26:49","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T05:26:49","slug":"wharf-casual-seafood-targets-southeast-expansion-into-florida-alabama-georgia-and-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wharfcasualseafood.com\/newsite2020\/wharf-casual-seafood-targets-southeast-expansion-into-florida-alabama-georgia-and-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Wharf Casual Seafood\u00ae Targets Southeast Expansion into Florida, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>January 31, 2020 \u2013 MONTGOMERY, AL. \u2013 Wharf Hospitality Group, Inc., the southern fast-casual seafood restaurant operator with unique, flavorful recipes is seeking seasoned multi-unit franchise owners to help launch the brand\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWharf has created a unique niche providing high quality seafood at affordable prices, served in a classically rustic setting. Additionally, we have created one of the most affordable business models for franchisees,\u201d said Noah Griggs, Wharf Casual Seafood Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer. \u201cWe look forward to seeing first time and repeat customers as they enjoy recipes created by our award-winning Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Chef Stephen Duggar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Recent company store growth includes two new restaurants in Montgomery, Alabama and a new location under construction in Dothan, Alabama projected to open late April. Additional company sites are in the works for late 2020 and 2021. \u201cWe plan to maintain a strong company presence by expanding in northern Florida and southern Georgia while supporting franchise growth in contiguous markets,\u201d said Griggs.<\/p>\n<p>Wharf Casual Seafood\u2019s founders, Early and Stephen Duggar, took their passion for seafood and transformed it into a successful restaurant concept with crave-able lunch and dinner options for business lunches, families, and caterings alike. Wharf favorites are served broiled, blackened, or crispy. Guests enjoy a diverse menu that includes Shrimp and Grits, Seafood Gumbo, Po Boys, Tacos, Baskets, Platters, and unique side items such as Southern Cheese Grits, Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts. Our fresh salad line-up is a great compliment as a side item or as an entr\u00e9e. Beverages include southern inspired sweet tea, soft drinks, a nice selection of wines and local brew house favorites.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWharf has created an attractive new restaurant design celebrating our fisherman heritage with a modern twist. This new look enhances our incredible food and hospitable service model creating a first-class dining experience,\u201d said Griggs. \u201cOur seasoned leadership team has over 100 years of combined food service experience with nearly 30 years in franchise management.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about franchising with Wharf Casual Seafood, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wharfcasualseafood.com\/franchising\/\">our franchising section<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:carlib@wharfhospitality.com\">Carli Burt<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January 31, 2020 \u2013 MONTGOMERY, AL. \u2013 Wharf Hospitality Group, Inc., the southern fast-casual seafood restaurant operator with unique, flavorful recipes is seeking seasoned multi-unit franchise owners to help launch the brand\u2019s growth. \u201cWharf has created a unique niche providing high quality seafood at affordable prices, served in a classically rustic setting. 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