May 12, 2011 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA, GA - Tin Drum asiacafe, a leader in fast-casual Asian-fusion fare based in Atlanta, Georgia, announced today that it has signed its first franchise agreement. The agreement, signed with local restaurant operator Yogi Patel, is for the development of a single location in the Atlanta area, with further discussions ongoing regarding opening additional restaurants in the region.
Founded by Steven Chan, a seasoned restaurant owner/operator in Atlanta, GA in 2003, Tin Drum is a fast-casual pan-Asian restaurant offering Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Indian dishes and has been named one of Atlanta's top restaurants. It is known for having an Urban/Edgy yet relaxed atmosphere and for being a cool place to eat and hang out. Its décor is modern and bright and evokes a bustling, street environment. Their menu offers good, healthy food at a good value that is cooked to order.
"We are excited about our agreement with Mr. Patel", said Steven Chan, "His experience as a multi-unit operator with other dining concepts in the Atlanta area is a great fit for the Tin Drum business model. We look forward to the first of many openings."
"As a passionate customer of Tin Drum for many years, I was excited when I heard they had started franchising.", said Yogi Patel, "I have been looking for another concept to develop and believe Tin Drum is poised for significant growth as the Fast-Casual Asian Dining segment starts to expand."
Currently there are 6 Tin Drum restaurants operating in high-profile, high-traffic locations throughout the Atlanta metro area. In addition to the future location to be developed by Mr. Patel, Tin Drum's development plans call for 8-10 additional locations in the Atlanta area as well as growth in other markets including Birmingham, Charlotte and Raleigh. Tin Drum is seeking investors and experienced operators for multi-unit development in these key areas.
With 11 locations throughout metro Atlanta, Tin Drum Asian Kitchen Tin Drum innovates the Asian food experience through "Less Ordinary" products and urban culture focuses on made-on-order, affordable and all-encompassing Asian food.