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title: "Hansel ‘n Griddle: NJ Success Spawns Northeast Expansion"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/003d8a03-30b6-475c-8456-c4d2d1c46284
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/hansel-n-griddle-nj-success-spawns-northeast-expansion
author: "Global Franchise Team"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2017-10-16T09:36:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:58.499Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Hansel ‘n Griddle: NJ Success Spawns Northeast Expansion

**TL;DR:** Hansel 'n Griddle, a fast-casual restaurant chain, is expanding its franchising operations in the U.S. northeast after finding success in New Jersey. The chain has four franchised locations out of five in New Jersey, and is targeting university markets and downtown locations for further expansion.

*By Global Franchise Team, originally published in Global Franchise on 2017-10-16. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/hansel-n-griddle-nj-success-spawns-northeast-expansion).*

## Story

Fast-casual restaurant chain Hansel ‘n Griddle is accelerating its franchising operations in the U.S. northeast. New Jersey has already proved right for the brand, which has franchise four our of its five locations there in the past three years. University markets and downtown locations are primary targets for the brand.

Nick Komandis, owner of Hansel ‘n Griddle, said, “We see an opportunity to fill a void in the fast-casual segment, which has plenty of burger joints, sub shops, Mexican restaurants and pizzerias. The Hansel ‘n Griddle concept defines its own category and offers an expansive, cooked-to-order menu with something for everyone. We’ve been blown away with the enthusiasm for our brand in New Jersey and are thrilled at the chance to open expansion through qualified partners in new markets.”

“As time passes, we are continually adding and removing items from the menu. Unlike sub shops and burger joints, whose main menu items always have to be subs and burgers, Hansel ‘n Griddle changes its menu based on consumer demand and trends. This adaptability is very appealing to our customers and franchisees alike.”

Franchise fee per restaurant is $35,000, with initial investments ranging from $228,500 to $488,500. To learn more, click here. www.hanselngriddle.com/franchising

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- menu pricing (topic)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- fast casual (topic)
- new jersey (location)
- James Fell (person)
- franchising operations (topic)

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Originally reported by Global Franchise Team, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/hansel-n-griddle-nj-success-spawns-northeast-expansion). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/003d8a03-30b6-475c-8456-c4d2d1c46284).