Founded in 2012 and franchising since 2015, Ford’s Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, Florida, less than a mile from Henry Ford’s winter home. Today, as the only official licensee of the Ford Motor Company, operators are able to use the company’s iconic logo and other brand imagery, to resonate with customers looking to have a true experience with their meal at the 1920’s garage-themed burger and craft beer restaurant franchise. The brand has expanded to include a total of 31 locations across eight states, and is eager to find qualified franchisees to help bring the brand to more communities East of the Mississippi.
Dave Ragosa, Vice President of Franchising and Development at Ford’s Garage, works with the Ford’s Garage team to expand the company into new markets, support existing franchisees’ sales growth, and serve as a thought leader on current restaurant trends. He is a seasoned restaurant industry expert with 20+ years of helping national restaurant brands expand in new markets across the country.
Franchise Chatter (FC): Can you walk us through your career journey and what led you to your role at Ford’s Garage?…