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Harrington Family Continues Huddle House Expansion in Georgia

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April 16, 2025 // Franchising.com // SOPERTON, GA – Father-son duo Scooter and Wil Harrington are expanding their relationship with Huddle House and bringing the brand to Soperton, GA. The franchisees currently own and operate seven other Huddle House restaurants across South Georgia, including Eastman, Macon, Jeffersonville, Vidalia, and others. The Harringtons project a spring opening for Soperton.

“We are excited to bring Huddle House to Soperton,” said Wil Harrington, Huddle House Franchisee. “We have been part of the brand for nearly 10 years and are delighted to share the home-style meals and great value for more communities to enjoy.”

Scooter and Wil Harrington joined Huddle House in 2016. Prior to becoming a franchisee, Scooter Harrington was a former banker and, before that, a farmer cultivating cotton and peanuts. Wil Harrington was in car sales management for 10 years, and now he and his father are fully focused on their Huddle House business. Both are originally from Georgia.

“The Harringtons are an example of the franchisee we seek,” said Natalie Hansen, Senior Director of Franchise Development at Ascent Hospitality Management. “They are actively involved in their communities and embody Huddle House’s mission of bringing family and friends together through good food, cooked to order and served from the heart.”

The Harringtons are opening a Huddle House in Treutlen County. The Soperton restaurant is located right by I-16.

“We are thrilled to watch Scooter and Wil to welcome another location to a market they know so well,” said Peter Ortiz, Chief Development Officer for Ascent Hospitality Management, parent company to Huddle House. "Their long-standing passion and dedication speak to their confidence in our brand and further strengthen our presence in Georgia."

"The Soperton Huddle House is a short drive to some of our other South Georgia restaurants," said Scooter Harrington, Franchisee for Huddle House. "This allows us to further connect area residents and visitors to their favorite Huddle House offerings, including our classics and seasonal favorites."

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