QSR Names GPS Hospitality as the First Recipient of its Debut Franchisee of the Year Award
2024年6月8日 - 4:56AM
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The renowned restaurant industry magazine to
host its first Franchisee of The Year Award ceremony in Las
Vegas.
QSR magazine proudly announces GPS Hospitality as the winner of
its first-ever Franchisee of the Year award. This inaugural,
prestigious accolade will be presented on November 12, 2024, at The
STRAT Hotel, Casino and Tower in Las Vegas.
"We are thrilled to honor GPS Hospitality as our inaugural
Franchisee of the Year,” said Ben Coley, editor of QSR. “The
group’s outstanding dedication to excellence and community
engagement truly sets it apart in the quick-service industry. This
award reflects our commitment to recognizing those who are not only
achieving remarkable business success but also making a significant
impact on the industry and their communities."
GPS Hospitality is a premier franchisee and operator of over 450
restaurants. Its portfolio features top brands Burger King, Pizza
Hut, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Based in Atlanta, GA, GPS’
restaurants are located in 13 states including Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan,
Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West
Virginia.
GPS’ proven strategy of serving people, achieving operational
excellence, and utilizing returns on investment has resulted in its
fast-paced growth and industry recognition. In 2023, Burger King
named GPS its Developer of the Year at the Burger King North
America Franchisee Convention. The company was recognized for its
operations scorecard and development initiatives for the Burger
King brand, including 22 remodels and new restaurant openings
throughout the year. GPS continues to strengthen its engagement
with local communities through various activations and events. Its
2023 fundraising campaign for the Burger King Foundation awarded
$120,000 in Burger King Foundation Scholarships to students across
the country.
"It is an honor to be recognized as the first-ever Franchisee of
the Year for QSR Magazine. GPS Hospitality has always sought to set
the gold-standard in franchising and this privilege affirms our
hard work and consistent dedication,” said Tom Garrett, Chief
Executive Officer & Founder at GPS Hospitality. “This award is
a testament of our team’s tenacious dedication to our vision and
values. Their efforts not only propel us forward as a company but
also exemplifies the unparalleled integrity and excellence we aim
to embody each day."
Registration Information
Registration for the ceremony is available at $25 per ticket to
quick-service and full-service operators. In addition to
recognizing GPS Hospitality, the event will include a cocktail
happy hour and full dinner. Attendees can learn more and register
by visiting the event website for QSR’s Franchisee of the Year.
Sponsorship Contact
For sponsorship opportunities, contact National Sales Director
Edward Richards at erichards@wtwhmedia.com or (216) 956-6636.
About GPS Hospitality
Founded in 2012, GPS Hospitality is a BURGER KING®, Pizza Hut®,
and Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, operating more than 450
restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. GPS Hospitality seeks
to become guests’ favorite QSR destination by implementing its
brand values of being Goal Focused, People Oriented and Service
Obsessed. For more information, please visit www.gpshospitality.com
and connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
About QSR & WTWH Media
QSR delivers timely and in-depth reporting on the $350 billion
quick-service restaurant industry. For 25 years, QSR has defined
this market, which includes traditional fast food, fast casual,
coffee, snacks, concessions, and related segments of the
foodservice industry. WTWH Media is an award-winning, digital-first
B2B media and marketing company that connects brand marketers with
targeted, hard-to-reach audiences of executives and
practitioners.
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