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title: "I Heart Mac & Cheese Completes Sale Of Corporate Store In Pembroke Pines, Fl, Converting To Franchise Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/312cbe1a-06ba-461e-b343-184ceebe3276
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210601_i_heart_mac__cheese_completes_sale_of_corporate_store_in_pembroke_pines_fl_.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
published: 2021-06-01T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:27:57.031Z
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# I Heart Mac & Cheese Completes Sale Of Corporate Store In Pembroke Pines, Fl, Converting To Franchise Location

**TL;DR:** I Heart Mac & Cheese has converted a corporate store in Pembroke Pines, Florida, to a franchise location, expanding its presence in the area. The new franchisee, Enrique, has been working with the brand for four years and brings firsthand knowledge of the brand's operations.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-06-01. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210601_i_heart_mac__cheese_completes_sale_of_corporate_store_in_pembroke_pines_fl_.html).*

## Story

“My son has been working with I Heart Mac & Cheese since its inception and we have seen the exceptional growth,” said Enrique. “I saw the opportunity to have a family run business and at the same time be part of one of the fastest growing franchises in the country. We look forward to being part of the I Heart Mac & Cheese family for a long time to come.”

For the past four years, Enrique has worked at multiple I Heart Mac & Cheese locations throughout South Florida, earning promotions year after year. In his new role, he brings firsthand knowledge of the brand, from its menu offerings to store operations.

Serving up a variety of health-conscious bases including quinoa, broccoli, cauliflower, gluten-free pasta, plant-based protein, and dairy-free alternatives, as well as an extensive array of traditional mac & cheese and sandwich options, South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is a popular concept rapidly expanding across the United States. The brand has earned a reputation for consistent, delicious food and is well-known for custom, build-your-own macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches. Guests select a pasta, bread, quinoa, broccoli, cauliflower, or tater tot base along with a choice of ten different proteins, eleven vegetables, and nine cheeses.

Gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based options are also available. Sesame ginger, mango habanero, buffalo, BBQ, and pesto are a few of the delicious dressings and sauces available to mix in or top off each creation.

The Pembroke Pines store will continue to feature signature chef-driven combinations like Baked Chicken Parmesan, Baked Meatball Parmesan, The Cuban, Pepperoni Pizza, and Lobster & White Truffle Mac, among others. Side dishes include Cheesy Broccoli and Tomato Soup; desserts include Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Marshmallow Treats and Caramel Cookies.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- restaurant expansion (topic)
- franchise location (topic)
- Pembroke Pines (location)
- corporate store conversion (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210601_i_heart_mac__cheese_completes_sale_of_corporate_store_in_pembroke_pines_fl_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/312cbe1a-06ba-461e-b343-184ceebe3276).