Ranch*1, a New York-based quick-service restaurant serving grilled chicken, has joined forces with Food Brand L.L.C. to operate a new franchise at the 1.8 million square for Franklin Mills Mall in Philadelphia.

“Ranch*1 and Food Brand pride ourselves on operating high-quality quick-service restaurants,” said Sebastian Rametta, Ranch*1 president and CEO. “The new Ranch*1 franchise will allow Philadelphians to experience “The Best Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Earth.”

Food Brand, a venture of Mills Entertainment Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mills Corp, a leading developer of retail and entertainment destinations. Food Brand made its debut October 27, 1999 at the Kay Mills Mall near Houston, and is now the designated operator for most restaurants and all food courts at future Mills developments.

With 53 restaurants in 11 states and two countries, Ranch*1 offers consumers an upscale selection of all white meat chicken. Store locations can be found be calling 1-800-3RANCH.

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