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Dateline:
Friday November 23, 2001 4:25 PM
GOLDIE'S
IN THE VILLAGE OF COLLEYVILLE OPENS..ITS A FAMILY AFFAIR
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Goldie's Opens in
Village
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After
23 years in the pharmaceutical business, Chris Foy has opened his
first restaurant in the Village of Colleyville. Chris and wife
Susan live in Mill Creek Estates with their five
children.
Chris said that his 13 year old triplets, Melissa, Allyson and
Clark, are all working side by side in the restaurant. 10 year
old Chad also helps out and his 7 year old, Cameron has been asking
when he will get a chance to help his Dad.
Chris said he took early retirement and decided to undertake the entrepreneurial
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First day customers
included Jamie, Raven and Skye Thibodeaux ordering the flame broiled
burgers.
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Goldie's
currently has 22 restaurants, with 20 in Oklahoma, 1 in Arkansas and
the newly opened unit in Colleyville. Chris said his operation
seats 160 and employs 55. Among the employees are a number of
local high school students, including students from Faith Christian,
Richland and Grapevine High School.
Chris
said he was already familiar with Goldie's that has operated for 40
years. He looked at a number of sites in the area including
Keller and Grapevine before deciding on the Village location.
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The interior has a
distinctive Texas flavor.
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Chris
said his selection of the Village location was influenced by its
close proximity to City Park. In addition, he said that living
close by gives him a hands on approach he feels is necessary to
maintain the type of quality he is committed.
Chris
said he looked at the Southlake Town Center and was impressed by its
success. While on a smaller scale, Chris said he hopes the Village
will enjoy similar success.
Chris
indicated that he also likes the Village concept, especially because
of the unique ownership structure. He actually owns the first
floor of the building. Chris said that the scenario is similar
to a condo agreement where he owns his area but not the ground the
building is located. The upper floors in the building may be
owned by others.
Chris owns the franchise rights to Goldie's for the Dallas/Fort
Worth area.
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Outside Patio
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Chris Foy and General
Manager Dawna Austin
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Over the years,
Goldie's became known for its specially seasoned charbroiled
burgers, bowls of delicious pickles and friendly service. Voted
Tulsa's Best, year after year, Goldie's charburgers are seasoned
with Goldie's special seasonings and are charbroiled to order. |
Chris Foy at the
Goldie's Pickle Bar
Edda Smith, Asst. GM
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