Box of Cubans Restaurant Expands to New Location and Plans National Franchising

Humble Beginnings to Franchising

• 💡 The owners of Box of Cubans, a fast-casual Cuban cuisine restaurant, started with humble beginnings in a gas station.
• ✅ They have achieved proof of concept, demonstrating success even in the "Cuban sandwich capital of the world."

Award-Winning Menu Highlights

• 🏆 The Cuban sandwich is an award-winning staple, recognized by Yelp as the best in 2022.
• 🥩 Other popular items include the balia steak sandwich with Caribbean flavors and the chopped cheeseburger sandwich, a smash burger pressed on Cuban bread.
• 🐷 The pulled pork sandwich features Caribbean-style spices and pickled jalapenos for a unique flavor profile.

Healthy Options and Customization

• 🥗 Rice bowls now offer multiple options, including traditional black beans, red beans, white rice with protein, and new vegetable bowls and salad bowls.
• ✨ The restaurant infuses its Cuban cuisine and flavors into healthy options, creating exciting new dishes for health-conscious customers.

Vision for National Expansion

• 🚀 After 9 years of hard work and dedication, the owners plan to bring the Box of Cubans concept nationally through franchising.
• 🔑 They have established the operational formula for success, proving they can open and thrive in different locations.
• 🇨🇺 The goal is to represent Cuban cuisine, Cuban culture, and also Tampa culture.

Family Values and Customer Impact

• ❤️ The restaurant operates with a family-like atmosphere, putting love into their kitchen, food, employees, and customers.
• 💬 They see taking orders as a platform to make someone's day better with their food.