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Want Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup? Tom+Chee to Open in Buford

Grilled cheese restaurant made famous on "Shark Tank" opens third Atlanta-area location in Buford

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Cincinnati-based restaurant chain Tom+Chee, made famous on the “Shark Tank” television show, is opening its third metro Atlanta location March 14 in Buford.

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The restaurant, which specializes in variations of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, will be located at 3350 Buford Drive, the company said in a news release.

The chain, which has 170 stores under contract in 20 states, began as a food tent next to an ice-skating rink in Cincinnati’s Fountain Square. Since the founders appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in May 2013, the company has seen explosive growth.

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“Tom+Chee is comfort food for the kid at heart,” William Hopkins, general manager of the Buford store said in a news release. “We believe that people should eat what’s fun in a family-friendly environment that is catered to what makes them happy, and we have built a team of great people who are passionate about giving the Atlanta community a one of a kind experience.”

A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on March 14.

More info: www.tomandchee.com

(Photo courtesy of Tom+Chee)


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