J Gumbo’s Expands to Indianapolis

I talk about web, tech and health care startups frequently but as of yet I haven’t spoken much on food industry startups and growing businesses. Let me rectify that by telling you about J Gumbo’s regional expansion. Louisville has a great restaurant scene and food culture. Perhaps that’s why the city seems to be a breeding ground for innovative and successful food ventures. Obviously Yum! and Papa John’s come to mind but there are also companies like Texas Roadhouse and Bourbon Barrel Foods.

J. Gumbo’s is the latest Louisville restaurant concept to grow into franchising. The company has 7 stores in the Louisville area. The 8th store for the chain, which will be operated by a franchisee, is located in downtown Indianapolis. It seems like the Indianapolis store is just the first of many. According to the company’s website they are actively seeking potential franchisees in many different parts of the country.