MRM Franchise Feed: Pupatella Inks First Franchise Deal and Kitchen Fund Invests in The Hummus and Pita Co.

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Pupatella Signs First Franchise DealPupatella, a Neapolitan Pizzeria based in Northern Virginia, signed its first development agreement with Zeeshan Kaba, owner of NKRV LLC, to develop four restaurants in the Richmond, Virginia metro area. The first restaurant will be located at 1 N Morris Street in Richmond’s Fan District and is slated to open summer 2017.  

“I became a loyal Pupatella fan in 2011 when living in Arlington, and always dreamed of bringing the restaurant to my own community in Richmond,” said Kaba. “I jumped on the opportunity to open a franchise because I am passionate about the food and believe that Richmond residents will embrace the Neapolitan traditions.”

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