Edward Doherty, Chairman & CEO of Doherty Enterprises, Inc., Named to Irish American Small Business 50

Allendale, NJ – June 10, 2013 – Edward Doherty, chairman & CEO of Doherty Enterprises, Inc., was recently honored as one of the Irish American Small Business 50, celebrating companies and individuals who have displayed entrepreneurial excellence and traditional Irish-American determination to make their businesses succeed. Mr. Doherty was recognized for his original concept Shannon Rose Irish Pubs, with over 300 employees at three NJ locations.

Mr. Doherty, whose vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Tri-State Area” explained, “The most important thing for business success is Wow every guest. Wow your people and Wow the community. An OK is not a Wow.” He began Doherty Enterprises in 1985 and is now the 10^th largest franchisee in the United States, operating five restaurant concepts (Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, and Noodles & Co.) and two Doherty original concepts (The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas). Mr. Doherty said some of the best advice he has received is, “Don’t lie, don’t steal, and treat everyone the way that you would like to be treated.”

Doherty Enterprises opened its first original concept, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, in March 2007. An authentic Irish pub that was created to bring a little “Dublin” to New Jersey, its first location was in Clifton, NJ. The Pub has seating for approximately 300 people in four bars and five pub-style dining rooms. The Shannon Rose concept was expanded with the opening of a second Pub in Woodbridge, NJ, in June, 2009, and a third Pub in Ramsey, NJ, in January, 2012.

Another original concept opened by Doherty Enterprises is, Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas in April, 2012, which is located in Clifton, NJ.   The Doherty brand supports an estimated 6600 jobs in the New York and New Jersey area—a number that is sure to grow as Mr. Doherty’s vision continues to Wow the local economy as well.  To learn more about the organization, please visit, www.DohertyInc.com.

Photo Caption: Edward Doherty, chairman & CEO of Doherty Enterprises, Inc., was named as one of the Irish American Small Business 50, celebrating companies and individuals who have displayed entrepreneurial excellence and traditional Irish-American determination to make their businesses succeed. Mr. Doherty founded the company that represents seven concepts with more than 100 restaurants including The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, which has three locations in New Jersey.  Above: Mr. Doherty with daughter Shannon Portell at last year's grand opening of The Shannon Rose Irish Pub in Ramsey, NJ. 
 

About Shannon Rose Irish Pub

Shannon Rose Irish Pub was established in 2007 and is a concept restaurant launched by Doherty Enterprises, Inc., the 10^th largest franchisee in the United States. Currently, three locations, Ramsey, Clifton, and Woodbridge, are open and gaining enormous popularity. Known for perfect pub-style food and drinks, their kitchens are open until at least 2 a.m. and there is never a cover to see the great entertainment frequently performing. Take-out food is available.  (www.TheShannonRose.com)

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.
Doherty Enterprises, Inc. was established in 1985 and is the 10th largest franchisee in the United States, operating five restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Noodles & Company and two Doherty original concepts,  The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates 100 restaurants in northern and central New Jersey, Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Tri-State Area” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” (www.DohertyInc.com)