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After the fanatical, viral success of their lunchtime focaccia sandwiches, Robb and Ashley Hammond found themselves at a crossroads.
Should the First & Last owners spin off the “Bachelor”-approved Little Jerry, a fried chicken cutlet sandwich, and the similarly “Seinfeld”-named stacks? Could they open more restaurants?…