Grand son of co-founder leads financial investment as brand name commemorates 60 years
Richmond, IN (RestaurantNews.comSixty years after his grandpa assisted developLee’s Famous Recipe ChickenJack Omer is assisting form what follows. Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is understood for its popular dish fried chicken, homestyle sides and brewed internal iced tea, and Weston Lee, LLC, led by Jack Omer, is continuing its financial investment in Richmond, Indiana, with remodels prepared for both of its regional dining establishments as part of a more comprehensive effort to revitalize the brand name while protecting the customs that have actually specified it for generations.
The remodels become part of Lee’s Reframing the Fame effort, a brandwide effort to update the dining establishment experience while remaining real to the food and heritage that have actually made Lee’s a preferred for 60 years. Planned enhancements consist of revitalized colors, upgraded furnishings and components, brand-new digital menu boards and considerable updates to the structures’exterior and interiors.
“This remodel is extremely symbolic. It’s about a lot more than visual updates; it’s about reviving the brand name as we commemorate 60 years,” stated Jack Omer, franchisee and president of Weston Lee, LLC, and grand son of co-founder Harold Omer.” We understand we serve best-in-class fried chicken, and now our dining establishments will have a look that shows the quality of the food we serve.”
Work started Monday, Oct. 19, at the Richmond East area at 1801 E. Main St. The Richmond West place at 2410 W. National Road is arranged to start its remodel Nov. 9. Throughout building and construction, the dining-room will be momentarily closed, however the drive-thrus will stay open so visitors can continue taking pleasure in Lee’s throughout the remodel.
The Richmond tasks belong to a wider effort to revitalize Weston Lee’s portfolio of Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken dining establishments throughout Indiana, consisting of areas in Muncie, Connersville and New Castle.
“We are delighted to continue the remodel procedure throughout our whole portfolio,” stated Brad Lucas, franchisee and chief running officer of Weston Lee.”These dining establishments become part of neighborhoods that have actually supported Lee’s for years, and we see these remodels as a chance to purchase those neighborhoods while guaranteeing our dining establishments are all set to serve visitors for several years to come.”
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About Lee ‘s Famous Recipe Chicken
Given that 1966, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken has actually been popular for a factor. Established in Lima, Ohio, the brand name has actually made its credibility by serving fried chicken that is prepared fresh, never ever frozen, honey-dipped and hand-breaded, with the exact same dish and dedication to quality that have actually kept generations of visitors returning.
Commemorating its 60th anniversary in 2026, Lee’s was called among QSR Magazine’s 20 Best Franchise Deals and made an area in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’Choice Awards for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken for the 4th successive year. Today, there are 130 Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken dining establishments and counting throughout the U.S., with the bulk individually owned and run.
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