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CHICAGO (June 6, 2022) – Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is welcoming one and all to celebrate International Falafel Day starring its authentic, plant-based superfood the falafel! From June 6-12, the rapidly growing fast-casual concept is highlighting its famous, vegetarian hand-crafted protein – the falafel. A staple of the Mid-East, this crispy ball of flavor …

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MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (April 15, 2022) – Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is “fanning the flame” of growth once again, this time throughout Wisconsin with the execution of a new multi-unit franchise deal. Naf CEO Greg Willman announced today that the company signed an area development agreement with franchisee Danny Madanes and operating partner Dustin Gasper …

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CHICAGO (April 6, 2022) – Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is proud to announce that CEO Greg Willman has been appointed board chair of Naf Naf Holdings, effective April 1. Willman replaces Gary Beisler as board chair for the Middle-Eastern brand.   Willman originally joined the Naf family in 2019 as the brand’s first franchisee. …

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CHICAGO (February 2022) Extensive lineup of seasoned restaurateurs leads rapidly growing fast-casual concept into next stage of expansion in 2022   Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill has been welcoming guests to its table to explore the most delicious and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors since 2009. And with a savvy and seasoned leadership team at the helm, …

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CHICAGO (January 2022) Rapidly growing fast-casual Middle Eastern concept signs multi-unit area development agreements in Southern Illinois and Northwest Indiana; adds eight new locations to its pipeline   On the heels of new multi-unit deals in Charlotte and Atlanta Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is continuing to “fan the flame” of its growing franchise family through additional …

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CHICAGO (November 2021)  After opening its first two franchise locations in mid 2020, Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is staying true to its name’s origin by executing a strategic growth plan that’s “fanning the flame” of expansion and adding to the brand’s bright future.   Naf Naf franchisees have already opened seven franchise locations, and with …

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CHICAGO (January 20, 2021) – Naf Naf Grill, the rapidly growing fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant concept, continues to expand the brand’s footprint into new markets with today’s announcement that is has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Dallas-based franchisee INAA Restaurant Group. INAA will develop 10 restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, with the first …

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Article originally published in Franchise Times on Sep. 1, 2020 Written by Nick Upton Almost exactly a year ago, Greg Willman made franchise news as the first franchisee of emerging concept Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill. Since then, he’s opened the first franchise location, broke ground on his second and was named CEO of the now …

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