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J.J. Ramsey is on a quest to open as many restaurants as his considerable talents allow. “There's no limit. We could have 50 Schlotzsky's or more,” said the 39-year-old franchisee, who with his wife, Hortencia, now operates 10 units throughout northwest Arkansas, as well as in Wichita, Kansas, and Springfield, Missouri. The couple has been on a tear lately, acquiring six existing Schlotzsky's restaurants this year alone.

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Tom Garrett is charting an impressive course at GPS Hospitality, thanks in part to top execs who answered his call and share his motivation to grow. Approaching $600 million in sales from 400-plus Burger King and Popeyes restaurants, GPS is on its way to a new target. Can Garrett guide it all the way?