By Jessica Maurer, posted Feb 3, 2021
A franchisee with multiple locations plans to open a Five Guys in Leland this month. (Photo courtesy of Five Guys) Despite the global pandemic, things have been moving in a positive direction for Stein 5, the franchise group that owns the Mayfaire location of Five Guys, as well as locations throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
The group plans to open its 22nd location, in Leland, in about two weeks.
“We were very fortunate not to have to lay off any of our employees or have any permanent shut downs due to COVID,” said Lauren Steiner, marketing manager for Stein 5.
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