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moved its headquarters to Nashville , Tennessee , where it was able to bring 40 new employees into the family business . With a dedicated staff , and plenty of momentum , the company is now managing the transition into new markets . “ We are looking for high visibility locations in high growth areas . Our goal for Hoogland Restaurant Group is to add 20 locations again this year ,” McLain elaborates . “ We are opening locations in Tulsa , Louisville , and Kansas City in the next couple of months . The move to Nashville has been great for the company . We have been able to attract many more quality people and it has really helped with the growth of the organization .”
“ The move to Nashville came at a great time for the company ,” adds Ben . “ We were shifting away from being Family Video and into becoming Highland Ventures . This meant we needed to continue to evolve our teams , our culture , and our processes . Nashville allowed us to continue to grow , hire great new people , and keep pushing the business forward .”
Creative problem solving
Striving to be better , brighter , and faster than anyone else has helped Highland Ventures stay one step ahead in the competitive world of food service . Using their experience in other sectors , Highland Venture ’ s leadership team applied tried-and-true management techniques to the Marco ’ s Pizza brand . This means rewarding teamwork , work ethic , determination , family-values and , of course , a good helping of fun . Known for promoting internally , Highland Ventures looks for individuals with the right attitude , and creates clear paths for professional growth within the business . As a family-owned operation , one of its core values is work-life-balance . Providing its employees with the freedom to grow and develop in and out of work has ensured the longevity of Highland Ventures ’ success . “ We really focus on hard work and something that we call PS squared , which stands for problem spotting-problem solving ,” shares McLain . “ We want to be the type of people that can think creatively , spot problems and not just point them out but ,
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