About DRM Inc.
DRM is a family-owned and operated company, which was founded in 1977 by Dean Johnson. His sons, Matt and Marc Johnson, who joined the company in 1984, are President & CEO and President & COO, respectively and own 100% of DRM. Matt and Marc literally grew up in fast food and brought with them the experience, talent and foresight to make DRM one of the most flexible and enjoyable places to work. "We provide the atmosphere, flexibility and an opportunity for learning and growth, and feel this is what makes us the employer of choice for the right people," said Matt Johnson.
DRM currently owns and operates 67 Arby's Restaurants in four states with a corporate office in Omaha, Nebraska. This makes DRM the 4th largest Arby's franchisee in the system. DRM is divided into four primary market areas. Nebraska has ten (10) restaurants; seven in Lincoln, one in Beatrice and two in Omaha. Iowa has twenty-two (22) restaurants; nine in the Des Moines metro area, two in Ames, and one each in Altoona, Ankeny, Mason City, Ottumwa, Newton, Pella, Clear Lake, Indianola, Osceola, Clive and Carroll. Illinois and Southern Wisconsin have Twelve (12) restaurants; seven in Rockford, IL, one in Rockton, IL, two in Beloit, WI, and one each in Janesville, WI and Wisconsin Dells, WI. Central Wisconsin has twenty-four (23) restaurants; nine in Green Bay, four in Appleton, and one each in Oshkosh, FonduLac, DePere, Kaukana, Menasha, Abrams, Manitowoc, Shawano, Neenah, Marinette and Sturgeon Bay.
DRM prides itself in being a leader in Technology. With our Web page, Intranet, POS System, and Back-Office System all electronically linked, we are able to access critical operational data (labor, food cost, etc) on a real-time basis at the Corporate, District, and Unit level. We can zero in on the pennies. For example, labor scheduling for peak volume periods is key to running a successful business, especially during tight labor markets. DRM's automation and updated technology allows us to be a preferred employer attracting some of the best leadership in the quick service industry.
DRM recently signed a 19-store development agreement through July 31, 2011 with Arby's for the exclusive rights in all of the above territory, as well as the La Crosse and Madison areas.
DRM desires to continue to develop within our markets to achieve maximum penetration and greater operational efficiency. The increased market share will increase sales and individual store profits due to economies of scale. To achieve this goal there is a need for continued growth in the Lincoln, Des Moines, Rockford, Appleton, Green Bay, La Cross and Madison areas.
DRM was the proud recipient of the President's Award (Franchisee of the Year) at the Arby's 2004 and 2006 National Convention.
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