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Mediterranean fast-casual concept continues milestone 15th anniversary year with domestic and international expansion, technology innovation, and momentum toward 100 locations

Minuteman Press in Chadds Ford, PA, owned by Jyoti Arora since January of 2025, has been named the Minority Business of the Year by the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) as part of its Business Excellence Awards. Jyoti accepted the award at the CCCBI Awards Dinner on May 21, 2026. The award recognizes businesses that demonstrate excellence, community involvement, and a strong commitment to serving Chester County.

A large concern of those looking to maintain their income is the impact of digitalization. However, there are markets where digital displacement is less likely, manual areas that still need the human touch.

Sparked by hurdles in the traditional loan market, more franchise buyers are bypassing the bank entirely. Instead, they are using alternative methods to fund their territories, including ROBS, fractional co-investing and partnership structures.

Ken Holloway has doubled his President’s Club success, earning the prestigious distinction for both of his Minuteman Press franchise centers in Columbia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Now celebrating his fourth year with Minuteman Press, Ken has built high-performing businesses by investing in his team, expanding in-house capabilities, strengthening marketing efforts, and creating a culture rooted in trust and accountability. In this interview, Ken shares the strategies, support, and leadership principles that helped both locations reach this impressive milestone.

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