The Habit Burger Grill has announced the signing of a 10-store area development agreement with Karnardo Garnett, the CEO of Legacy Hospitality Companies, to bring ten new units to Hillsborough County.
Garnett has significant experience in this industry as well as others, and owns a portfolio consisting of nine separate restaurant concepts. He seeks to bring more high-quality burgers to the Hillsborough County market, and feels as if The Habit Burger Grill brand is perfect to do that.
“To say that I am excited about the opportunity to partner with The Habit Burger Grill is an understatement,” said Karnardo.
“I believe in this brand; the quality of its food product and its focus on company culture are one of a kind. In my experience, being in the restaurant industry is all about building relationships with people centered around food. The Habit Burger Grill does an outstanding job of surrounding you with good people, high-quality food options and the systems to deliver a consistent experience.
“I like to operate based on my company’s core values, which I call the ‘4 W’s’: We Care, We Listen, We Innovate and We Deliver, and through this brand partnership I am able to go above and beyond on all of these to create the best overall dining experience.”
The Habit Burger Grill is backed by Yum! Brands, and emphasizes a strong customer experience and digital driven operations. The brand comes with multiple, flexible footprints to suit different entrepreneurs and markets.
“We are excited to make our debut in the Tampa Bay area with a strong and skilled operator like Karnardo,” said Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill.
“His belief in our brand on top of his vast industry experience will set us up for success to grow throughout the state of Florida and flourish.”
