The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

AGCK is a proven & profitable fast casual restaurant concept founded in 2010 in San Francisco, operating two locations, and now franchising locations nationwide

  • Stage $3M in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Food and Beverage
  • Location San Francisco, CA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded April 2009
  • Employees 27
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website theamericansf.com

Company Summary

AGCK is a proven & profitable fast casual restaurant mini-chain. We boast an exceptional product and memorable customer experience. Our stores’ financial performance rivals and eclipses industry leaders.

We have filed our Franchise Disclosure Documents with the FTC, and are now authorized to sell franchised restaurants across the country.

We seek equity investment fuel our growth to 60 franchised locations over the next 5 years.

Team

  • Nate Pollak
    CEO & Founder

    -5+ years owning and operating The American
    -4+ years business strategy and management experience in consulting, finance and marketing
    -San Francisco Small Business of the Year, 2012
    -BA in Economics and BA in Classics, UCLA. Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Departmental Highest Honors

  • Heidi Gibson
    Chef & Founder

    -5+ years owning The American and managing menu & culinary development
    -7-time National Grilled Cheese champion
    -16+ years executive leadership and general management experience at technology startups and Fortune 500 companies
    -BS & MS from MIT, Course Three: Materials Science and Engineering

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