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A Young Entrepreneur With A Huge


Heart And Spirit By Mimi Zelman


Caurie is the Chief Operations Officer of Karas Hospitality, Inc., the management and ownership entity that is the owner of the Charlotte franchising license from Newk’s Franchise Com- pany. In this capacity, Caurie is responsible for all aspects of the restaurant – staffing, training, inventory and other op- erational tasks related to the restaurants. In addition, Lundy works with Justin Karas on other key partnership focuses such as marketing, brand development, accounting and other post-opening management responsibilities.


Caurie began working for Newk’s Express Café in May of 2007 after graduating from Belhaven College, where she received a degree in Political Science and Business Management. She has quickly advanced in this organization learning first-hand from the founders of Newk’s Express Cafe how to operate an excellent franchise. Caurie, after her initial management training period, served as a manager of the top performing restaurant in the fran- chise where she was involved in all aspects of the restaurant.


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