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title: "Naf Naf Grill Expands Footprint with New Multi-Unit Agreement in Cleveland"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/181ddc76-1253-4048-8340-3c1dfbcfc3ff
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240716_naf_naf_grill_expands_footprint_with_new_multiunit_agreement_in_cleveland.html
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-07-16T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:02:13.866Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Naf Naf Grill Expands Footprint with New Multi-Unit Agreement in Cleveland

**TL;DR:** Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill has signed a four-unit development agreement in Ohio to strengthen its presence across the Midwest. The agreement is led by Dhruv Patel and his partners, who will operate the new locations.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-07-16. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240716_naf_naf_grill_expands_footprint_with_new_multiunit_agreement_in_cleveland.html).*

## Story

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill announces a four-unit development agreement in Ohio, strengthening the Chicago-based company’s presence across the Midwest.

- Spearheading the recent signed agreement is Dhruv Patel, along with partners Pratik Patel and Viral Patel, the main operators behind Company LAXMI6714, who are experienced multi-unit and multi-brand operators.

- The development deal includes one location already open in the Independence, Ohio market.

- Drawing upon their extensive experience owning and operating full and limited-service restaurants and hotels, the trio recognized Naf Naf as a strategic investment opportunity.

"Dhruv and his partners’ expertise in the hospitality and restaurant industry align perfectly with our vision for growth, as they bring with them a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success,” said Greg Willman, CEO of Naf Naf Grill.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- multi-unit development (topic)
- ohio (location)
- midwest expansion (topic)
- restaurant franchising (topic)
- Cleveland (location)
- Naf Naf Grill (company)
- Pratik Patel (person)
- Dhruv Patel (person)
- Viral Patel (person)
- Company LAXMI6714 (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240716_naf_naf_grill_expands_footprint_with_new_multiunit_agreement_in_cleveland.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/181ddc76-1253-4048-8340-3c1dfbcfc3ff).