Biscuit Belly, the Kentucky-based “craft casual” brunch restaurant with chef-driven gourmet biscuit breakfast sandwiches, has announced plans to enter North Carolina.
The company recently signed a six-unit franchise deal with Current Biscuit Belly franchise partners Todd Gallinek and Deepen Patel to bring the restaurant to the Charlotte area, according to a press release. The two have already opened two prior Biscuit Belly locations in Huntsville, and Hoover, AL. They are now looking to open locations in Elizabeth, Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, Park Road, Huntersville, Fort Mill, and Concord. The first two locations are targeted to open in Spring 2024.
“We chose to open stores in Charlotte because we believe the city’s vibrant food scene and thriving economy make it the perfect place to introduce Biscuit Belly,” Patel said in a press release. “Charlotteans love a good breakfast, and we are confident they will appreciate the quality and taste of Biscuit Belly’s made-from-scratch biscuits, as well as the fast-casual dining experience that they offer.”
Biscuit Belly, founded by Lauren and Chad Coulter in 2019, began franchising the following year and has since expanded to five locations, with over 20 units in development. The company has plans to sign four to five additional multi-unit deals by the end of 2023. When the company makes its Charlotte debut, customers can expect chef-inspired offerings revolving around a scratch-made biscuit, innovative boozy beverages, and a bright, modern environment.
“We can’t wait to continue our expansion into North Carolina,” Chad Coulter said in a press release. “Patel and Gallinek have been incredible partners to work with as we continue our national expansion efforts and have done incredible things with their first two locations. We are confident that they are the perfect pair to help bring a better brunch and some damn good biscuits to the Charlotte community.”
