Buena Papa Fry Bar Announces Strategic Shift with New Franchise Focus Following Shark Tank Success
Raleigh, NC (January 4th) – Buena Papa Fry Bar, the innovative gourmet French fry brand that recently wowed audiences and investors on "Shark Tank," today announces a strategic shift in its business model to capitalize on burgeoning franchise inquiries and opportunities. This strategic shift includes the bittersweet decision to close the Durham, NC location to refocus resources on the upcoming franchise openings.
"The decision to close our Durham location was not easy," said James and Johanna Windon, founders of Buena Papa Fry Bar. "However, with our recent success on 'Shark Tank' and the growing interest in our brand, we believe this move allows us to put our best foot forward in franchising, bringing our unique culinary experience to more communities nationwide."
Jacksonville, NC - Buena Papa Franchise Location
Buena Papa Fry Bar is thrilled to announce the opening of its first franchise location in Jacksonville, NC, near the prestigious Camp Lejeune Military Base. "We are incredibly excited to bring Buena Papa Fry Bar to the Jacksonville community and especially to the brave men and women at Camp Lejeune. Our brand is all about family, innovation, and community spirit, and we can think of no better place to start our franchising journey," the Windons added.
2024 is set to be a landmark year for Buena Papa Fry Bar, with a total of five franchise locations scheduled to open. These new locations represent the brand's commitment to expanding its reach and sharing its beloved gourmet fry experience with new audiences.
"We see every end as a new beginning. Closing our Durham store is not the end of a chapter, but the start of a new narrative in the Buena Papa story – one that we are writing with our incredible franchise partners and loyal customers," the Windons concluded.
Buena Papa Fry Bar continues to operate its original location in Raleigh, NC, and its popular PNC Arena location and newest location in Miami,FL, while eagerly preparing for the upcoming franchise openings. The brand remains committed to its mission of providing unique, flavorful, and high-quality culinary experiences to fry lovers everywhere.
For more information about Buena Papa Fry Bar, including franchise opportunities, visit www.buenapapa.com/franchising
***You can view and download photos of Buena Papa on Shark Tank here, food and family photos here, and b-roll of their reaction to the episode here.***
Background
The Buena Papa Story:
Buena Papa (Spanish translation, Good Potato) Fry Bar, founded and operated by the husband-and-wife team James and Johanna Windon, serves up Colombian-inspired, Latin-infused flavors over hand-cut, made-to-order gourmet French fries. Their menu showcases a fusion of traditional plates from Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Italy, Greece, and the U.S., offering a delightful culinary journey for customers. The bilingual menu is designed to help people learn Spanish while enjoying their delicious meals.
Buena Papa’s Mission:
With a mission to bring families and entire communities together through food and flavors, Buena Papa believes that food has the power to build connections and unite people. By combining exotic flavors with a universally loved base like French fries, Buena Papa invites customers to discover the beauty of different cultures and savor the richness of diverse culinary traditions.
