“Our 56 year track record of success is now gaining national and international attention and many experienced restaurant operators are looking at our franchise opportunity in a serious manner”, said Brett McFarland, COO of Bar-B-Cutie® Franchise Systems LLC. Bar-B-Cutie® what was once a regional player has now has expanded its reach to Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Kansas and now Kentucky and Indiana.

On the heels of signing an International Master Franchise agreement for development of the entire country of Spain Bar-B-Cutie has just signed a Master Franchise agreement for an additional 30 Franchise restaurants in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.  Bar-B-Cutie® continues to grow their franchise business and Brand thru their partnership with The Empire Builders a national and international franchise development and brand building company. 

“We have known since day one that Bar-B-Cutie® had what it takes to become a national player in the barbecue business,” said Greg George founder of The Empire Builders. Within the past 9 months Bar-B-Cutie”s relationship with The Empire Builders has resulted in commitments for 76 new Franchise restaurants to be developed. “Our goal is to be the number one Franchise barbecue chain on the planet within the next 48 months,” says George. With the pace that Bar-B-Cutie® is on, that goal is definitely within reach.

About Bar-B-Cutie

Bar-B-Cutie® is a 56 year old popular barbecue concept that is currently growing nationally and internationally thru franchising as well as corporate locations. Bar-B-Cutie’s corporate headquarters are located in Brentwood, Tennessee and the company is operated by third generation owners Brett and Ronnie McFarland. The concept is currently in an aggressive expansion mode with stores opening throughout the U.S. and Internationally. The company’s first international location will be opening in Valencia, Spain the first week of November, 2006.