32 Degrees Featured on NRN.com

32 Degrees was recently featured on NRN.com in an article titled, "Franchisees strive for success as new franchisors of Bagger Dave's, 32 Degrees."  The article discusses how Jeff Pizitz has used his vast knowledge of franchising, gained from decades working as a top franchisee, to transition into the role of franchisor with 32 Degrees. The article notes that this experience as a franchisee would help Jeff find both ideal operators and store locations. Jeff shares that 32 Degrees does not necessarily seek to be the biggest, fastest-growing franchisor but instead wants to find the right operators who will be able to help distinguish 32 Degrees from competitors in their own communities.  Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Franchisees strive for success as new franchisors of Bagger Dave's, 32 Degrees
By: Mark Brandau

After having spent many years as franchisees of other restaurants, Michael Ansley and Jeff Pizitz are drawing upon their experience to recruit the right operators and grow in the optimal markets as first-time franchisors of proprietary brands.

Both men continue to lead franchise organizations: Ansley’s Diversified Restaurant Holdings runs 22 Buffalo Wild Wings units, while Pizitz Management Group is the largest franchisee of Great American Cookies, with 38 locations. Both also branched out and created their own restaurant concepts a few years ago, with Ansley developing Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burger Tavern and Pizitz founding frozen-yogurt brand 32 Degrees.

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