March 27, 2025 // Franchising.com // Chicago, Ill. - As consumer demand for healthier, high-protein meals continues, Protein Bar & Kitchen is riding the momentum. Jamie Little, a veteran motorsports reporter, and her husband, Cody Selman, a seasoned sales professional, aim to bring three locations to the Indy area. The first location is set to open by Spring of 2026.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jamie and Cody to our franchise family,” said Jeff Drake, CEO and President of Protein Bar & Kitchen. “This dynamic duo has so much love for the Indianapolis area and, with their busy lifestyle, know first-hand the need for convenient and better-for-you options. Our commitment remains steadfast to inspire and delight consumers with innovative, protein-packed offerings that meet the ever-changing demands of health-conscious diners."
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“It is the perfect time to bring Protein Bar & Kitchen to our area,” said Little. “After seeing and tasting the food, we knew this was the right fit for our next venture. It was important to us that the next brand we joined aligned with our personal lifestyle and values, and Protein Bar & Kitchen reflects this with its commitment to healthy, high-protein meals made with quality ingredients.”
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Protein Bar & Kitchen’s roots go back 2009, where a big idea was launched out of a small storefront in downtown Chicago.