Over the last 20 years, Josh Beckett has grown the breakfast brand Anna’s House from a single diner in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to a concept known statewide. Now, he’s looking to expand beyond the Great Lakes State through franchising.
Josh Beckett wasn’t the founder of Anna’s House, but in the 20 years since he acquired the breakfast concept, he’s grown it into a Michigan favorite.
Now, he’s taking the brand beyond the Wolverine state via franchising. Anna’s House launched its franchise system this month, concluding a process it began about a year and a half ago.
“The biggest reason I was attracted to it as a vehicle for growth was, I loved the opportunity for ownership that a franchisee can take,” Beckett said. “You can go to Columbus, where I don’t know the market, and I don’t know the right corner to develop on, and a local franchise can bring their understanding of the market. They can execute great locations.”…