Franchise Growth Solutions, LLC, one of the leading franchise development and sales organizations, has added Friend of a Farmer restaurant and bakery to its growing list of franchise concepts available in 2021. One of the original restaurants behind the farm-to-table movement that uses fresh and local ingredients, New-York based Friend of a Farmer has been an Irving Place, New York institution since 1986; known for its warm country décor, seasonal ingredients and freshly pressed juices and cocktails. “As a patron of Friend of a Farmer for many years, the time is right to bring their category-defining concept to more people.” Says Franchise Growth Solutions founder, Gary Occhiogrosso. “Friend of a Farmer’s proven business model and turnkey system allows franchisees to bring a fresh, innovative, farm to table concept to their neighborhoods at a time when localism is on the rise and guests demand sustainability in their dining choices.”