The Honey Baked Ham Company® Announces New Location Coming to Venice, FL

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November 25, 2024 // Franchising.com // VENICE, Fla. – The Honey Baked Ham Company®, the iconic name known for premium hams and delectable feasts, recently announced its newest signed agreement for Venice, Florida with local entrepreneur Craig Marcum, who will operate the location alongside his wife Charlotte and their son, Cameron. The Venice HoneyBaked is expected to open sometime next year.

As a Venice native, Craig is eager to use his entrepreneurial spirit to open this new HoneyBaked location in his hometown. Previously, he practiced as a chiropractor in both Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and later worked as a captain of mega yachts. Craig also has franchise experience with Sea Tow, a marine assistance network, where he received several awards from the brand for his achievements as an outstanding operator, skills he plans to utilize in this next venture with HoneyBaked

“I knew HoneyBaked was the best choice for my next business venture, as it was always a staple for meals in my household. The brand’s product and reputation are unlike any other, and we knew that there was no better time to get on board,” said Craig Marcum. “We’re thrilled to join a company with high standards and values and know that our location will spread joy and bring smiles to the residents of Venice.”

Driven by a commitment to providing exceptional products and cherished experiences, HoneyBaked has become a household name with a loyal customer base. With delicious offerings like their complete meals featuring signature glazed ham and turkey breast, a variety of heat & serve sides and desserts, as well as new Take & Bake Sliders and Biscuits, HoneyBaked has cemented itself as the industry-leading forerunner for celebrations and everyday occasions.

“Craig and his family are the type of franchise partners we look for at HoneyBaked,” said Mark Mazur, Director of Franchise Development with HoneyBaked. “They are joining our brand at an exciting time as we are driving impressive growth for the second year in a row. With the team’s experience, we know that their location in Venice will be a huge success. Florida has been a key market for our expansion, and we’re excited to have Craig on board to drive further growth.”

In addition to the legendary ham, HoneyBaked takes pride in hand-finished turkeys as well as sides, desserts and an array of complete meals that have become a symbol of shared celebrations and cherished family moments. The concept features multiple revenue streams for operators highlighting the diverse products offered between lunch and dinner.

SOURCE The Honey Baked Ham Company®

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