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title: "Tennessee Operator Signs Area Rep Deal With Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/daa8467c-2f6d-48bf-9699-3c172ed4fbba
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/tennessee_operator_signs_area_rep_deal_with_rise_southern_biscuits_and_righ.html
author: "Multi-Unit Franchisee"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2021-03-15T09:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:59:36.519Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/5856_plate.jpg
---

# Tennessee Operator Signs Area Rep Deal With Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken

**TL;DR:** A Tennessee operator, Fred Fordin, signed an area development agreement with Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken to open at least 15 locations in the state. Fordin already has two units open in Nashville and Germantown, which maintained momentum during the Covid-19 pandemic.

*By Multi-Unit Franchisee, originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-03-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/tennessee_operator_signs_area_rep_deal_with_rise_southern_biscuits_and_righ.html).*

## Story

Fred Fordin believes Tennessee needs more fast-casual breakfast choices. That’s why he just signed an area development agreement with Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken. Fordin, who already has two units open, has committed to opening at least 15 Rise locations throughout the Volunteer State during the next five years.

“The State of Tennessee is lacking in breakfast options in the fast casual space, and I felt Rise was the perfect concept to bring to the area,” said Fordin. “Rise is a homerun in any environment. Even with the decrease in tourism, the locals still want their chicken biscuit delivered right to their home.”

His two locations in Nashville and Germantown managed to maintain momentum and growth during the Covid-19 pandemic. The brand shifted to online orders and delivery last year to counter the pandemic’s effects on business.

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Originally reported by Multi-Unit Franchisee, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/tennessee_operator_signs_area_rep_deal_with_rise_southern_biscuits_and_righ.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/daa8467c-2f6d-48bf-9699-3c172ed4fbba).