Franz Guest has been offering up snacks, sandwiches and smiles to UNH students, faculty and administration, and Durham locals, since he opened Franz's Food in it's 46 Main Street location in 2000. Franz, a resident of neighboring Newmarket, originally came to Durham on a product development project with his business partner at the time but came across the space he now occupies, spent 3 months renovating it almost completely himself (he had dabbled in construction) and opened his small, red and yellow fast-food window serving up sandwiches that have been recognized on the Phantom Gourmet's "Great Ate" list and Durham's best breakfast, according to The New Hampshire.
While the recognition he has received and his diverse following can attest to the quality of the food he serves, Franz insists his business is about more than the items listed on his menu. "It's like this," he explained. "The truth is, if you don't give it away you can't get it back. If you don't give your smile you cant get it back so I just try to make a happy day for other people." Franz makes it a point to remember his customers by name and urges his employees to do the same, building and maintaining a personal connection with members of the community and many students, some of whom he has employed throughout his decade in business and even a few he has fired who continue returning as friends.
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