, recently signed a deal to grow the company’s footprint even more.
Part of the deal included Hungry Hospitality taking over ownership of the existing Mr. Pickles location in Fresno. “This is a full-circle moment for Eli and me,” Jason DeMayo, the CEO of Hungry Hospitality, said in a statement. “Growing up in the Bay Area, I distinctly remember Eli telling me when we were kids that one day we would own a sandwich shop together. All these years and a million twists along the way, that is exactly what we are doing on a massive scale.”
“Since 1995, Mr. Pickle’s has been a premier full service-sandwich shop specializing in innovative sandwiches, salads and catering,” Nelson said in a statement. “During its first three decades, thanks to its company culture, incredible recipes, and all its fans, the brand grew from one to 56 locations across northern California. We look forward to growing in partnership with Hungry Hospitality and fellow franchisees over the next several years as we move toward nationwide expansion.