CLEVELAND, April 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lefty's Cheesesteaks
took another huge step forward in our rapid expansion and growth as
one of the fastest, hottest and highest quality fast casual food
franchises in the United
States.
We are proud of the immediate and impactful launch of our latest
franchise in the great city of Cleveland where we have partnered
with Cleveland Browns star
quarterback Deshaun Watson, who's also an equity owner in the
company. A Pro Bowl selection, first-round draft pick and former
national champion, Watson and
Lefty's founder and CEO Sam Berry
proudly embraced the community last week during our grand opening
at 2115 South Taylor Road in University
Heights, Ohio 44118.
As incredibly satisfied customers enjoyed our trademark food
while being warmly greeted by Watson and Berry with Browns coach
Kevin Stefanski attending in support
of his star player, the great people of Ohio patiently lined up out of the door for
hours in anticipation of this outstanding beginning of our planned
expansion into the Ohio market
statewide.
Additionally, University
Heights Mayor Michael Brennan
honored Lefty's Cheesesteaks and Watson by declaring by official proclamation
it as "Lefty's Cheesesteaks Day."
"The energy was magnetic, vibrant and surreal," Berry said. "It
was truly an amazing accomplishment for Lefty's Cheesesteaks to
display our great product and to watch people for the first time
indulge in our delicious food. It was an amazing, lifetime
opportunity for many fans to meet a superstar athlete and national
champion and All-Pro quarterback in Deshaun Watson, a day they will
remember and cherish forever. Many kids from the Deshaun Watson
charitable foundation also showed up as we gave away food, gifts
and memorabilia to commemorate this moment.
"None of this could have been possible without my wonderful
staff and corporate team that worked tirelessly to make sure this
launch went off without a hitch as we received rave reviews from
the community. Their professionalism, consistency and efficiency
elevated the brand in a new market and continued our long-standing
tradition of customer-friendly business that we're defined by. It
was the icing on the cake to know that the city is being led by
such a true professional in Mayor Brennan. His colleagues and other
city officials were nothing short of amazing, which fully displays
the great leadership of Mayor Brennan. We appreciate him so
much."
Lefty's was founded in Michigan
with a corporate headquarters for its nationwide operations that's
based in Southfield, Michigan.
We are proud to continue to innovate and reorganize as an even
stronger business following the adjustments we instituted during
the pandemic as we execute the start of our planned expansion
throughout the great state of Ohio
where we have now planted our flag in the Cleveland market. This
franchise is the first of many locations we plan to launch in
Ohio.
April 4, 2024 just marks the
beginning of our path to success in Northeast Ohio.
"Whereas, we may all be living in a right-handed world, but we
are now invited into Sam Berry's
left-handed oasis here on Cedar-Taylor -- and as Sam says, 'If you
don't eat left, you don't eat right,'" Mayor Brennan stated in his
official proclamation.
Our outstanding product speaks for itself with our high-quality
steak, fresh vegetables and our famously imported Amorosa buns.
Other signature items include our Sam's cheesesteak, our Southpaw
with the hot crushed Cheetos on the top, our freshly rolled
cheesesteaks and corn beef egg rolls, regular, curly and loaded
fries, signature cheesecakes and milkshakes and our partnership
with Pepsi products available for our valued customers.
Watson said his favorite item
is The Southpaw: a cheesesteak that features grilled onions, white
American cheese, cheese sauce and crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
"It's a beautiful thing. It's amazing," Watson said during the official launch that
was attended by his friends and family. "People came out and
supported. The food has been amazing. People have been enjoying it.
Me and Sam met back in 2019 and we've been brothers and business
partners ever since. Once I got traded to Cleveland, I told him
this was one of the first things I wanted to do is open one in
Cleveland so we can give
opportunities for jobs, but also for people to try the food."
Berry echoed that sentiment and is proud to be partnered with
Watson in this latest business
venture.
"I'm extremely excited and so is Deshaun for us to expand into
the backyard of where the company was founded in the state of
Michigan," Berry said in a
statement. "And it makes great sense seeing as we're expanding the
correct way with market research and logistics with our food supply
vendor Miceli and Oldfield as our partners in this business
venture. My friendship, partnership and brotherhood with Deshaun
means everything to me. We embarked on this journey four years ago
and our plan was to always turn Lefty's into a national chain. And
our focus hasn't changed both on and off the field."
Lefty's now has multiple locations across the country, including
three locations inside the Detroit Lions' Ford Field where we have
a partnership with NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame running
back Barry Sanders.
"I intend on also focusing on getting inside concession stands
everywhere such as airports, stadiums and other venues across the
nation and international locations," Berry said. "The ultimate goal
is to be one of the top franchises in America and in the world.
This is another great step toward that goal."
For more information about Lefty's and franchise opportunities,
please access our website at http://www.eatleftys.com.
Contact:
Sam Berry
samberry@theleftys.com
3133998235
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