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Franchise group relaunches as Lehigh Valley Restaurant BrandsFranchise group relaunches as Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands

The 30-unit Pennsylvania Red Robin and Wingstop operator undergoes rebranding

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

November 14, 2024

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Red Robin franchise group Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands has rebranded.Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, a Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Wingstop franchisee, has relaunched as Leigh Valley Restaurant Brands, the company said this week.

The Allentown, Pa.-based group said the rebranding reflects its partnership with Wingstop and the opening of 10 new franchised Wingstop locations over the past two years.

“The refreshed name and logo signify the company’s expansion and provide flexibility for future growth opportunities with other national brands while maintaining the established positive brand equity,” a spokesperson said.

Lehigh-Restaurant-Mike-Axiotis.jpg“After a lengthy and thoughtful process, we found the right balance between innovation and tradition,” Mike Axiotis, president and CEO of LVRB, said in a statement. “Our new identity supports future growth while honoring our roots in the Lehigh Valley.”

The company said a new website tells the story behind the Red Robin franchised restaurants and Wingstop franchised restaurants. It follows a timeline from the opening of the group’s first Red Robin franchised location in 1993 to significant milestones such as forming a partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, prompted by the loss of founder, Stephen J. Hanzlik

LVRB highlights its community involvement by showcasing the local causes and events the company organizes.

Related:Wingstop partners as official chicken sponsor of the NBA

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands, founded in 1991, has restaurants in eastern and central Pennsylvania.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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