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title: "Tom & Chee: New Location in Summit Plaza Marks Second Outpost for Success"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/13d68c83-b199-4bc1-a12e-21b069ac914d
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210713_tom__chee_new_location_in_summit_plaza_marks_second_outpost_for_success.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2021-07-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:25:52.649Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Tom & Chee: New Location in Summit Plaza Marks Second Outpost for Success

**TL;DR:** Tom & Chee franchise owners Rocky and Khusro Iqbal have opened a new location in Summit Plaza, Oklahoma City, marking their second outpost with the brand. The new location is already surpassing sales of their first franchise from the same time period.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-07-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210713_tom__chee_new_location_in_summit_plaza_marks_second_outpost_for_success.html).*

## Story

The Iqbals found a home with Tom & Chee when they were introduced to the unique restaurant concept in 2018, and have been enjoying success with the franchise ever since. The Iqbals always had plans to expand locations with Tom & Chee. “Multiple locations help franchise owners capitalize on the brand,” he says. “It makes the most financial sense, allows you to build a bigger team and continue to grow.”

The challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t deter Iqbal from their expansion goals. They found that the support of their Midwest community, bolstered by online food sales, kept his business on track.

Iqbal’s second Tom & Chee location has only been open for a short time, but the sales are already surpassing those of his first franchise from the same time period. “It’s a busy location, with lots of visibility. So far, we’re doing fantastic! Oklahoma City is a developing market, providing lots of potential for a unique brand like Tom & Chee.”

“Khusro, Rocky and their entire team have operated Tom & Chee successfully since opening their first restaurant in Oklahoma City more than three years ago,” said Roger David, President and CEO of GSR Brands, the parent organization of Tom & Chee. “We’re thrilled to support them as they expand Tom & Chee to bring the cheesy goodness to more families across the region. They have been incredible partners for years and we know they’ll offer the same high level of service and delicious food guests have come to know and love at their Memorial Road restaurant.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise success (topic)
- restaurant concept (topic)
- Oklahoma City (location)
- Summit Plaza (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210713_tom__chee_new_location_in_summit_plaza_marks_second_outpost_for_success.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/13d68c83-b199-4bc1-a12e-21b069ac914d).