Fazoli's, the nation's largest fast-casual Italian chain, has signed a franchise agreement for its first restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. Fazoli's, No. 2 on Zagat's list of fast-food restaurants, recently announced an aggressive, five-prong franchise growth strategy. The Montgomery restaurant will be developed by Dr. Rakesh Patel. It is expected to open in early February at 7123 Eastchase Parkway.

"There's a need in the east Montgomery area for a good Italian restaurant, and Fazoli's offers its franchisees very good support," Patel says. His company will convert an end-cap unit in a small strip center to a 75-seat Fazoli's. The restaurant will include a drive-thru. Patel also operates two Schlotzsky's and two Bruster's Real Ice Cream franchises in Montgomery.

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