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title: "Huddle House Franchise Signed Multi-Unit Agreement in East Tennessee"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/eb1a7cc1-edca-407e-a63e-311bc4216249
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240312_huddle_house_franchise_signed_multiunit_agreement_in_east_tennessee.html
category: "Family dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Family dining"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-03-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T19:55:28.808Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Huddle House Franchise Signed Multi-Unit Agreement in East Tennessee

**TL;DR:** Huddle House franchise signs a multi-unit agreement in East Tennessee with husband-and-wife duo Tyler and Brooke Goodner. The agreement marks the 17th Huddle House location in Tennessee.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-03-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240312_huddle_house_franchise_signed_multiunit_agreement_in_east_tennessee.html).*

## Story

Brooke brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Huddle House franchisee. With a background rooted in retail and customer service, she has honed her skills in quality assurance for six years. Recently, the Goodner’s embarked on a new venture in the agricultural sector, establishing a thriving poultry farm.

Taking on the position of business manager, Brooke has played a pivotal role in the farm's development, from constructing the buildings to overseeing day-to-day operations. Brooke’s diverse expertise positions her as a valuable addition to the Huddle House brand as the latest franchise owner.

“Partnering with Huddle House was a clear decision for us,” said Brooke. “We're confident that with their support, we can deliver an exceptional dining experience for Tennessee exceeding community expectations.”

With the Goodner's signed agreement, the Athens store marks the 17th Huddle House in Tennessee.

“We're excited to introduce the welcoming atmosphere and delicious meals of Huddle House to East Tennessee,” said Peter Ortiz, Chief Development Officer. “Together with the Goodner’s, we're dedicated to establishing a destination where families and friends can enjoy any meal, anytime.”

Based in Atlanta, Huddle House has a warm, friendly atmosphere where every conversation, sip of coffee, and bite of home-cooked meals are savored. Known for its round-the-clock breakfast, Southern hospitality, and big portions at fair prices, Huddle House embeds itself into every community it serves by bringing friends and families together over delicious food from the heart.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- restaurant industry (topic)
- Huddle House (company)
- multi-unit agreement (topic)
- Peter Ortiz (person)
- East Tennessee (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240312_huddle_house_franchise_signed_multiunit_agreement_in_east_tennessee.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/eb1a7cc1-edca-407e-a63e-311bc4216249).