For those readers who are unaware of Barry Washington’s life story, it’s worth a refresher.
“I could have been dead a number of times. I could never have dreamed of doing anything like this. I still don’t believe it some days. But Washington does not want to forget, either. “I keep this old welfare card of how I used to look just as a reminder,” he said.
At Louisville Busines First, Michael L. Jones has the story of Washington’s new plan to grow his familiar local eatery, Barry’s Cheesesteaks and More.
Barry’s Cheesesteaks and More signs national franchising deal with Ohio-based Elite Franchise
A locally owned cheesesteak restaurant is looking to go national through a franchise deal, and plans to open a second store in St. Matthews later this year.
Barry Washington, owner of Barry’s Cheesesteaks and More, has signed a franchising agreement with Lebanon, Ohio-based Elite Franchise. He will retain rights to the Barry’s Cheesesteaks in Louisville with a group of local investors while Elite will handle the national market.
Barry Washington is a native of Philadelphia, so we’re honor-bound to learn more about the history and art of the Philly cheesesteak.
Philadelphia’s most iconic food is a sandwich: hot beef and melty cheese on a long flaky roll. Often imitated, the cheesesteak endures, whether served slathered with Cheez Whiz at a corner deli or dressed up with Kobe beef at an elegant restaurant.
