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title: "New York Butcher Shoppe Expands Atlanta Footprint with New Multi-Unit Development Agreement and Upcoming Smyrna Opening"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/be504976-34a1-408d-9135-8f36371fcb49
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260818_new_york_butcher_shoppe_expands_atlanta_footprint_with_new_multiunit_develo.html
category: "Specialty retail"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Specialty retail"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:16.051Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507679799987-c73779587ccf?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# New York Butcher Shoppe Expands Atlanta Footprint with New Multi-Unit Development Agreement and Upcoming Smyrna Opening

**TL;DR:** New York Butcher Shoppe expands in Atlanta with a new multi-unit development agreement and an upcoming opening in Smyrna, adding to its existing three locations in the area. The brand currently operates 42 locations across 10 states.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260818_new_york_butcher_shoppe_expands_atlanta_footprint_with_new_multiunit_develo.html).*

## Story

The brand currently operates three locations in Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and Milton, including one corporate-owned store and two franchise locations.

"Atlanta continues to be one of the most attractive franchise markets in the country," said Jim Tindal, CEO of New York Butcher Shoppe. "We already have a strong foundation in the region, and we're excited to continue growing with franchise partners who understand their communities and share our commitment to quality, service, and hospitality."

Georgia's strong economic fundamentals continue to make it an attractive environment for franchise growth. The International Franchise Association's 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook ranked Georgia as a top state for franchise growth in the United States, citing factors such as population growth, business-friendly policies, and ongoing economic development.

"We're seeing tremendous interest from entrepreneurs throughout Georgia who are looking for brands with strong customer loyalty and proven operating models," said Joseph Giordano, VP of Corporate & Franchise Development at New York Butcher Shoppe. "David brings a great vision for growing the brand in North Atlanta, while Robert and Kelly will introduce the New York Butcher Shoppe experience to another thriving community in Smyrna. These are the types of franchise partners who help build long-term success."

Founded on the idea of being a one-stop shop for dinner, New York Butcher Shoppe offers premium hand-cut meats, chef-prepared entrées, specialty grocery items, wines, and personalized service designed to make great meals easier.

Unlike traditional grocery concepts, New York Butcher Shoppe has built its business around becoming part of customers' weekly routines—whether that means picking up steaks for the weekend, grabbing prepared meals for a busy night, or receiving recommendations from knowledgeable team members who understand their preferences.

New York Butcher Shoppe currently operates 42 locations across 10 states.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Retail (sector)
- Georgia (location)
- Atlanta (location)
- International Franchise Association (IFA) (regulator)
- retail expansion (topic)
- market development (topic)
- New York Butcher Shoppe (company)
- Joseph Giordano (person)
- Jim Tindal (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260818_new_york_butcher_shoppe_expands_atlanta_footprint_with_new_multiunit_develo.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/be504976-34a1-408d-9135-8f36371fcb49).