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Meat and Poultry Industry News

Love’s Travel Stop adds Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill locations

Naf Naf Grill debuts in California and Virginia.

By Industry News
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Naf Naf Grill

Courtesy of Naf Naf Grill

May 29, 2024

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, known for its authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, announces three new locations within Love's Travel Stops in Greenville, Va., Barstow, Calif., and a Tennessee location to be announced at a later date. This strategic move further strengthens the successful partnership between the two brands, with the Greenville location set to open in the second quarter, while the other two locations plan to open their doors in the fourth quarter.

Partnership details:

  • Naf Naf Grill, in collaboration with Love's, inaugurated its initial travel stop opening in November 2020 in Greenup, Ill. Since then, the authentic Middle Eastern food franchise has expanded with two more locations in Illinois and Indiana.
  • Enthusiastic feedback from travelers prompted requests for expansion to additional locations, further validating Naf Naf's growing customer following.
  • The addition of three new stores expands the total number of Naf Nafs at Love's locations to six and also marks Naf Naf's debut in California and Virginia.
  • Through this partnership, Naf Naf has discerned a growing demand among truck drivers and other travelers for fresher, healthier and trendier food options, particularly within the Middle Eastern cuisine category, provided in a portable, convenient manner.

"Love's has played a pivotal role as a key partner in our growing network, extending our brand's reach to thousands of hungry new Naf Naf fans through their travel stops," said Greg Willman, CEO of Naf Naf Grill. "Our partnership is founded on shared brand values, and is evolving due to Love's expertise in managing locations. These upcoming stores are poised for success in markets we've identified as ideal for Naf Naf expansion, especially under the management of the forward-thinking innovators on the Love's team."

With an increasing demand for healthier, fresher options on the road, Naf Naf's offerings, from pita to chicken shawarma and falafel, cater to the evolving preferences of traveling customers. The companies have worked together to develop grab-and-go offerings along with breakfast.

"Broadening our collaboration with Naf Naf amplifies the positive momentum we've experienced since joining forces. Their team consistently provides exceptional support across various areas, from design to operations," said Nick Bouse, director of food service for Love's. "Naf Naf's dedication to high-quality food and innovative flavors aligns seamlessly with our offerings. We believe these new locations will elevate customer experience and uphold our commitment to exceptional on-the-go dining."

Love's and Naf Naf are committed to strategically expanding their partnership nationwide in the coming years, with market analysis identifying Tennessee, California, Illinois and beyond as promising growth territories for both brands.

Source: Naf Naf Grill

KEYWORDS: expansion franchise new location

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