Tin Drum Asiacafé, the Atlanta-based Pan Asian restaurant concept, announced the signing of a seven-unit development agreement in Nashville, Tennessee with CANUSA ENTERPRISES, a regional restaurant group. The agreement is the first in Tennessee. Tin Drum currently boasts 13 units across Georgia and Alabama and plans to open up to eight additional units this year.
“After thorough market research, we’re confident in our decision to begin development of Tin Drum in Tennessee – Nashville specifically,” said Steven Chan, Tin Drum’s Founder and CEO. “This is our largest franchise deal to date.”
“We selected Tin Drum for the exceptional quality of the food, the growth potential of a Pan Asian concept and how we felt about doing business with Steven Chan, Tin Drum’s CEO,” said Fletcher Elkington, with Memphis based Elkington Real Estate Group represents CANUSA ENTERPRISES. “We believe Tin Drum is one of the most unique concepts in America and believe the Nashville market is a perfect fit.”
Tin Drum continues to grow in Georgia, as well. The franchise just opened its newest franchise location in Roswell, Ga. The 50-seat restaurant, which opened April 13, is Tin Drum’s 13th location. Jeffrey Sitterley is the general manager. They also announced a new franchised location in Athens, Ga.
