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Shoney's Franchising Support Team

Starting your own Shoney's franchise is a bold step into a brighter new future, but you won't be going it alone.


Our Franchise Support Team helps get you up and running and then assists with marketing and business efforts along the way.

Meet the Team

Our Franchise Support Team includes several seasoned Shoney's franchising experts, all focused on enabling your success.

VP of Franchise Sales & Real Estate for Shoney's and Shoney's on the Go

Terri Harof

VP of Franchise Sales & Real Estate for Shoney's and Shoney's on the Go. 

With 12+ years of franchise development experience and deep roots in hospitality, Terri has a proven track record of helping entrepreneurs find the right opportunity, navigate the franchise process with confidence, and build businesses that thrive for the long term. Terri is passionate about connecting the right entrepreneurs with the right opportunity — and supporting them every step of the way. She is thrilled to be back with the Shoney's family and would love to talk with you about what franchise ownership could look like for you.

Juan Gipson

Juan Gipson

Shoney's Business Consultant

Juan Gipson has been in the food industry for over 38 years. His positive attitude, commitment towards serving others, mixed with a strong work ethic, has fueled his career. He became an owner/operator of San Juan Katfish King in Nashville, TN, before joining the Shoney's team. He has been with Shoney's for 19 years, holding positions in store management, Marketing, and Human Resources before moving over to the Franchise Department. He studied at Tennessee State University, both in undergraduate and graduate school. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and is a deacon at his church. Juan is married with two sons and grandchildren.

Jack Salman

Jack Salman

Shoney's Business Consultant

Jack has worked in the food service industry since 1986 . He joined Shoney's in 1996 as a restaurant general manager. Since then, he has held several positions within the company including training manager, market leader and recently joined the Franchise Department in his current SBC role. Jack studied business administration at Middle Tennessee State University. He is passionate about great customer service, training and development and has a track record of establishing sales and profit margin records for his restaurant. In his spare time, Jack enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

David Bhaile, Shoney's Business Consultant

David Bhaile

Shoney's Business Consultant

David Bhaile is a multi-unit operator with 34 years of experience in the restaurant industry, experienced in both franchise and corporate operations. David has been passionate about restaurant operations since high school. Whether it was chicken, pizza, doughnuts or breakfast, maintaining a level of excellent operations was and is always first in his mind. His goal is always the same: To help every restaurant be the place HIS family would like to visit and enjoy, with great food and great Southern hospitality. David brings leadership, focus, and character to work every day. David graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and resides with his family in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

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This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. An offering is made only by a Franchise Disclosure Document. There are 15 states that regulate the offer and sale of franchises – California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states or are receiving this message in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with any applicable pre-sale registration and/or disclosure requirements in the applicable state.
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