Firkin Group Of Pubs Signs Husband-wife Duo As New Franchisees

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Locals to Develop Four Units in Wichita

June 05, 2007 // Franchising.com // Ontario,— Firkin Group of Pubs, the largest and fastest growing English pub chain in North America, recently inked a multi-unit franchise agreement with Paul and Kari Russell bringing four pubs to Wichita. The husband-wife duo expects to open their first pub by June 2008 in Sedgwick County.

"We are really excited about bringing the Firkin pubs to Sedgwick County," says Kari. "It's a great place that combines both the family aspects of a restaurant with the bar atmosphere of a club or lounge."

The Russell's have a long standing history in the restaurant industry. The couple met while working in restaurants their families owned in the same plaza in Florida.

"Paul grew up in Canada. His father was born in Canada and his mother in England, so he knows how a real English pub should look and feel, given the two family backgrounds," says Kari. "Firkin has the atmosphere down and we know it is going to be a hit with the locals here in Wichita."

The Firkin Group of Pubs is one of the most popular neighborhood pub chains in Canada and recently captured the title of the largest and fastest growing pub chain in the United States. Serving spectacular food in a friendly, pub-like atmosphere it draws families, students and professionals alike.

About Firkin:

Stanley Adelson and Ian Fisher opened their first pub, Fox and Firkin, in Toronto in May 1987. It was the idea of a traditional English neighborhood pub – where people could enjoy good drink and food in good company – that quickly built a stable of regulars. Selections range from a variety of beverages and delicious meals including: traditional English pub fare like fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, as well as a selection of entrée dishes such as New York strip steak, roasted chicken, fresh fish and salads and—of course—a wide assortment of draft beers on tap and in the bottle. There are currently 39 units open in North America and 150 pubs in development in the United States. For more information visit www.firkinpubs.com or contact Katie Magers at 703-837-5183, katiem@fransmart.com.

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