In a recent article with Fast Casual, Lucas Famham, owner of several Black Bear Diner and Smashburger locations, discussed his newest signing of a 30-unit deal with Mici Italian, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant, in Phoenix, Arizona.

"I'm thrilled to not only be one of the first franchisees for the brand but to own all the franchise rights for the Phoenix market," Farnham said. “It's a phenomenal restaurant town that will embrace this concept and help it grow.”

Farnham has signed three leases in Gilbert, Queen Creek and Verrado and is scouting the area for future locations. Construction has begun on the Gilbert space, which should open its doors this spring, and construction on the Queen Creek location will start in May.

You can read the full article here.

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