ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HoneyBaked Ham announced today that David and Kathy Crawford won the 2011 Franchisee of the Year award. The Crawford's HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Café is located in Richmond, Virginia (Short Pump) and received the award at the recent National Franchisee Meeting in Orlando, Florida. There are a total of 179 franchises operating within the HoneyBaked Ham system.
"David and Kathy Crawford are the epitome of what we want in a franchisee. They are actively engaged in their community and they have a tremendous work ethic," said Roberta Marcantonio, HoneyBaked's Director of Franchise Operations. "They are a pleasure to work with and are always striving to not just meet our standards, but to exceed them. They are always finding ways to improve their store and their operations."
To be named Franchisee of the Year an owner is measured against eight primary criteria including:
"We are both honored and humbled to be named Franchisee of the Year," said David Crawford. "Working with one of America's best known and well-loved brands allows us to build a business that supports our family and our family ambitions. The first of our five children began working in the store this year and we intend for all of them to be a part of the business."
"We are thrilled to have the effort and dedication we bring to our business recognized by HoneyBaked Ham," said Kathy Crawford. "We are also very impressed with the support we get from the Company and are looking forward to continuing to grow and improve our operations. We would encourage anyone who is interested in being a business owner to seriously evaluate HoneyBaked."
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The HoneyBaked Ham Company is a privately held, family-operated company that operates 260 company-owned stores and 179 franchise locations nationwide. Founded by Harry Hoenselaar in 1957, HoneyBaked is in its third generation of family ownership and still operates under the values-based principles established by Mr. Hoenselaar. HoneyBaked is unique its leadership in both the specialty food retail market and the fast casual dining market. The Cafés specialize in lunch, catering and dinner occasions.
For more than 65 years, The Honey Baked Ham Company has provided customers and their families with delightful food to enjoy for all of life’s special moments.