Masterminds Behind Puckett’s to Share Secrets of Success

Williamson, Inc. the community chamber of commerce is proud to present at the September 4 “First Friday,” the masterminds behind one of Williamson County’s fastest growing companies. A. Marshall Family Foods Owner Andy Marshall and Claire Marshall Crowell, Director of Operations will share their secrets to managing growth in their family-owned business. Once out of startup mode, moving into phase two of your company’s business plan can be exciting but also cumbersome. Hear from this dynamic father/daughter restaurateurs whose company growth is well-managed, well-recognized and taking off to new heights.

A. Marshall Family Foods Inc. encompasses Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant locations in downtown Franklin, downtown Nashville, downtown Columbia, and downtown Chattanooga (opening August 2015); Puckett’s Boat House in downtown Franklin; Puckett’s Trolley, the brand’s mobile food venue; Puckett’s Events & Catering; and the multi-layer Homestead Manor property in Thompson’s Station (opened July 2015). Each family owned eatery focuses on providing friends new and old with home-cooked food and Southern hospitality, the Marshall way.

In both 2014 and 2015, A. Marshall Foods was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The company was also was awarded the Nashville Business Journal’s Best in Business award in 2015. In addition to keeping up with his restaurants, Marshall finds time to volunteer in his community having served as president of the Downtown Franklin Association for four years, and an executive board member of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County.

Crowell grew up in the family business as her father purchased Puckett’s when she was only 11 years old. Having held several positions with the company, Crowell was at the helm as the Puckett’s brand extended to Nashville in the role of General Manager. Significantly larger than the Franklin restaurant, Puckett’s Nashville far exceeded three-year growth projections in its first year in business.In 2013, Crowell was named the director of operations for A. Marshall Family Foods Inc. Today, she helps manage operations of Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant’s entire family of brands.

First Friday will be on Friday, September 4 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at E|Spaces located at 1550 West McEwen Drive, Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067.

To register for the event, or learn more about A. Marshall Family Foods Inc., visit Williamson, Inc. 

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