FEEDING THE COMMUNITY
COMMITTED TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY
ALL IN THE FAMILY
The Start of the Family Business
Franklin & Martha Butler moved to North Carolina in 1998 from New Jersey after the stock market crashed. The next chapter brought them to their first restaurant location in Aberdeen, NC.
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In 2001 after the tragic events of 9/11, their daughter, Christal, left her career in the financial services industry in New York and began working in the family business.
Christal completed the McDonald's Next Generation Program and became an owner/operator in 2008.
Continuing the Legacy
Hershell and Christal built and opened their first restaurant location in Taylortown, NC in 2016.
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Hershell started his career with McDonalds in 1995 as a crew member. He worked his way up, becoming a store manager just two years later. He worked from 2001 - 2007 for McDonald's Corporation in New Jersey in several different roles, before moving to North Carolina. Hershell became an owner/operator in 2014.
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Hershell and Christal accredit McDonald's for bringing them together to start a family of their own.
Looking to the future
The Cole family believes in creating a deep connection in the community. They wish to make an impact through their employees by giving them tools to succeed. It warms their hearts to see their employees grow, continue their education, and excel in their careers.
Martha and Franklin Butler
Hershell and Christal Cole
MEET THE TEAM
Hershell Cole
Owner/Operator
Christal Cole
Owner/Operator
Restaurant Manager of Taylortown
Keeley M. McDonald
Restaurant Manager of Seven Lakes
Marquis Ratliff
Restaurant Manager of Tramway
Daqaisha Brower
Gabrielle Quick
Restaurant Manager of Rockingham
Restaurant Manager of Aberdeen
Kodi Poole
Restaurant Manager of Carthage
Miriam Shaw
Restaurant Manager of Aberdeen