Franchising

Wienerschnitzel inks deal for 20 restaurants in Arkansas

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January 20, 2022

Wienerschnitzel has a development agreement with Tejas Dogs LLC to build 20 Wienerschnitzel restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next 12 years. There are already plans to begin building three stores in northwest Arkansas to jump start the development schedule, according to a company press release.

"With personal roots in Arkansas paired with our extensive business experience, we found the perfect match with Wienerschnitzel and their unique franchise model," Brian Shinall, business manager for Tejas Dogs, said in the release. "As we examined many QSR diversification opportunities for our business portfolio, Wienerschnitzel captured our attention with its recipe for success spanning six decades, including low food costs, simple operations, strong corporate support and the entirely underserved markets in Arkansas; and let's not forget America's love of hot dogs."

The news comes on the heels of a 20-unit announcement by the brand in 2020 to develop throughout Louisiana.

"We're confident the team at Tejas Dogs will successfully lead Wienerschnitzel into Arkansas with unrelenting drive, market expertise and vision," Ted Milburn, director of franchise development for Wienerschnitzel, said in the release. "Wienerschnitzel is at the top of a very special segment that has withstood the test of time and is only getting better with age. As we continue to experience unparalleled growth and expand our franchise family, there has never been a better time to partner with Wienerschnitzel."

Based in Irvine, CA, Galardi Group Inc. franchises 330 Wienerschnitzel restaurants in 10 states. The Galardi Group is also the parent company and franchisor of Hamburger Stand and Tastee Freez.