Ypsilanti, Michigan-based Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill is in a hiring mode in preparation of its newest restaurant that is set to open in the Grand Blanc in Michigan this Summer. By mid-August, franchise owner Joe Kacaj expects to open in a new development at South Saginaw St., just south of E. Grand Blanc Rd. in downtown Grand Blanc. With its most recent opening in South Lyon, Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill is a chain of seven casual restaurants in Michigan. Introduced as a corner bar in 1972, it has evolved into a full service casual concept offering gourmet pizza, fresh baked breads, salads, handheld sandwiches, burgers, passed dishes and comfort foods. The chain plans continued growth sourcing single and multi-unit franchise partners. Michigan, Ohio and Indiana are target markets.

CATEGORY:   Casual

Chain Name:  Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill

Company Name:  Aubree’s

Street Address:  39 East Cross, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198  

Tel: 734/483-8888                            Fax:

Email:                                               Website: www.aubrees.com  

Menu Specialty: Gourmet pizza, fresh baked breads, salads, handheld sandwiches, burgers, passed dishes and comfort foods.

Introduced:  Bill and Sandee French opened Aubree’s Saloon as a neighborhood bar in Depot Town in Ypsilanti in 1972.  In 1993, it was renamed Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill.

No. of Locations:  Eighth location in Michigan opening in Summer

Areas of Operation:  Michigan, Ohio, Indiana

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BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv):  Franchise

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Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc): 

Contact Name:  Bill French – Co-founder
Sandee French – Co-founder
Andy French - CFO

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PARENT COMPANY: Aubree’s, Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Last Report:  Restaurant & QSR Expansion Report #119 Last Update:

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