- Since 2012, Ford’s Garage has grown its vintage, automotive-themed burger concept, licensed by Ford Motor Company, to 34 units in eight states.
- Changes made to the company, including innovations to technology, menu offerings and visual aesthetics, are leading the brand down a hopeful path for emerging growth.
Billy Downs has learned what it takes to grow an emerging brand.
Downs founded BD’s Mongolian Grill in the early ‘90s and held titles of CEO and president before selling the Asian-fusion concept in 2008. He later handled consulting for various companies and franchise groups, including growing Goldfish Swim School from 10 to 100 units.
It was around this time that Downs hit it off with Ford’s Garage…