When Kat and Darren met in a grocery store just five years ago, they had no idea they would be married within a few months. They quickly combined their families, knowledge, and skills to become business partners.
In 2020, shortly after the wedding and during the covid pandemic, Kat founded a franchise consulting business – MONARCH FRANCHISE CONSULTING. In her role, she matches franchisors with franchisees, building on her long-standing career in franchise sales. Meanwhile, Kat encouraged Darren to focus on working in restaurant management roles. Darren worked with brands such as Cowboy Chicken, Smoothie King, and Salad and Go, where he quickly mastered the intricacies of restaurant operations and further developed his already-strong customer service skills.
The couple now celebrates signing as new franchisees for a beloved Southern QSR – Bumpers Drive-In, headquartered in Canton, MS. Darren was impressed by the simplicity of operations, the wide variety of menu items, and the food that just did NOT taste like ‘fast food’, while Kat was drawn to the high AUVs even in the smallest of towns. They both instantly fell in love with the brand’s family-first culture and with the long-tenured employees who refer to each other as “family.”
The founder, Doc Sethi, says “I am thrilled to welcome Kat and Darren into our franchise family, and believe they together bring the perfect blend of sales and operations.”
Kat will continue to grow and nurture her franchise consulting brand, while Darren will serve as the face of their new Bumpers venture, overseeing all aspects of operations.
“We are excited about this next chapter of our lives together,” says Kat. The couple has named their new LLC “Fourth Quarter” in celebration of this new era of their love journey. They welcome you to their location on Highway 51 in Madison, MS. After September 1.
BUMPERS owns and operates more than 35 stores in the Mississippi/Tennessee market and is now franchising across the southern U.S. Offering a cost of entry most often under $250K, and the lowest royalties in the industry. Founder, Doc Sethi’s dream is to assist entrepreneurs in business ownership. Specializing in America’s favorites – burgers, fries, wings, sandwiches, salads, shakes, fountain drinks, ice cream, sundaes, and of course, Mississippi fried catfish. This brand feeds families across the south with affordable, fresh food.
For more information about franchise opportunities with BUMPERS, visit BumpersDriveIn.com.