CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. – The Honey Baked Ham Company®, the iconic name known for premium hams and delectable feasts, recently announced its latest signed agreement with local entrepreneur, Chang Heng Juan. The deal will bring a new location to Charlottesville and is slated to open before the end of the year.

As a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan, Chang Heng is eager to tap into his entrepreneurial spirit and jump into ownership with Honey Baked. Before this venture, Chang Heng was responsible for training new employees to their fullest potential and franchisees with another popular brand in the industry, while also managing store-level operations across Northern Virginia. 

“I knew Honey Baked was the perfect choice for me to grow alongside as their guest-first approach aligned with my own values,” said Juan. “Not to mention, the brand’s commitment to quality and consistency has created an impressive following across the nation. I’m thrilled to open this upcoming location and spread more HoneyBaked happiness throughout Charlottesville.” 

Driven by a commitment to providing exceptional products and cherished experiences, The Honey Baked Ham Company has become a household name with a loyal customer base. Through the hand-crafted ham, turkey, and sides, HoneyBaked has cemented itself as the industry-leading forerunner for delectable feasts, celebrations and everyday enjoyment. 

“Chang Heng’s extensive experience within restaurants will be invaluable to his HoneyBaked locations, and we look forward to supporting him as he expands our brand into Charlottesville,” said Scott Temme, Director of Franchise Development at Honey Baked Ham. “With over 15 Honey Baked locations open across Virginia, this additional restaurant speaks to the elevated demand for our brand nationwide.” 

In addition to the legendary ham, HoneyBaked takes pride in hand-finished turkeys as well as sides, desserts and an array of complete meals that have become a symbol of shared celebrations and cherished family moments. The concept features multiple revenue streams for operators highlighting the diverse products offered between lunch and dinner. 

The Honey Baked Ham Company is actively seeking passionate entrepreneurs to join its thriving franchise network. The brand encourages scalability, long-term growth, and active community involvement in its franchisee candidates. By capitalizing on its unrivaled products, proven business model, and comprehensive support system, HoneyBaked is set to energize the franchise industry while ensuring a glazing path to success. 

About The Honey Baked Ham Company ® 
For more than 65 years, The Honey Baked Ham Company has provided customers and their families with delightful food to enjoy for all of life’s special moments. HoneyBaked’s origins began when founder Harry J. Hoenselaar patented a spiral-slicing ham machine, making way for the first HoneyBaked Store in Detroit, Michigan. Since that momentous

opening in 1957, the family-owned company has grown to more than 400 locations nationwide, serving its signature spiral-sliced Honey Baked Ham with sweet and crunchy glaze, premium turkey breast, heat & serve sides, desserts, sandwiches, and most recently, delicious take & bake sliders and biscuits. Offering convenient meals using the best ingredients, HoneyBaked will make every occasion a little more memorable, whether you’re dining in store, picking up or ordering online. 

For more information about The Honey Baked Ham, see https://www.honeybaked.com/home and connect on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and TikTok.

For more information on the Honey Baked Ham Company franchise opportunity, visit https://honeybakedfranchise.com/. 

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