Massive Dave’s Cheesesteaks formally opened its first franchise location in Columbia, South Carolina (Columbia’s 5 Factors). Established in 2014 by West Philadelphia native Derrick Hayes, Massive Dave’s Cheesesteaks started as a modest enterprise in a 700-square-foot gasoline station in Dunwoody, Georgia. Named in honor of Hayes’ late father, the eatery rapidly gained approval for its genuine cheesesteaks, particularly after a go to from Philadelphia-born actress and rapper Eve, who praised the institution on social media. This endorsement propelled Massive Dave’s into the highlight, resulting in fast enlargement.
The opening in Columbia attracted a powerful crowd to observe Hayes minimize the ribbon alongside franchisees Marc Brown, Frank Williams, Dr. Kiera Brown, and Courtney Williams. Attendees included South Carolina State Senator Overture Walker, South Carolina Consultant Hamilton R. Grant (who awarded the group a proclamation), and Hayes’ spouse, Pinky Cole-Hayes — proprietor of the wildly profitable Slutty Vegan restaurant chain. Final 12 months, franchisees Brown and Williams inked a deal to carry 5 Massive Dave’s Cheesesteaks eating places to South Carolina.
At present, the Massive Dave’s Cheesesteaks model boasts a number of areas throughout Atlanta, together with retailers within the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and has been acknowledged among the many “High 10 Finest Sandwiches” by World Meals Champions. Hayes was additionally named considered one of Forbes’ Subsequent 1000 Entrepreneurs to observe in 2021 and BLACK ENTERPRISE’S 40 Below 40 Listing in 2023 (for remodeling Massive Dave’s Cheesesteaks right into a multimillion-dollar enterprise). Final 12 months, the model opened its first out-of-state company location in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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