Soul food restaurant chain seeks to expand in New Jersey

There aren’t many soul food restaurant chains in the United States, but there is one thriving with two locations in New Jersey and planning to add more.

Cornbread Farm to the Soul has restaurants in Maplewood and Newark and, according to ROI-NJ.comthey seek to grow.

They also have a location in Brooklyn.

Their signature cornbread.

Here’s how the website explains the company:

We are a fast-casual, farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on authentic flavorful soul cooking and using innovative technology to deliver a unique, family-friendly dining experience. We are proud to source our ingredients from local farmers and stores. Our food is always fresh because we prepare our meals around the clock with lots of love and care.

The chain was founded by two women, Adenah Bayoh and Elzade Smith, and they now offer franchise opportunities;

“I want to provide a franchise opportunity for everyone, especially to challenge minorities and women to run a restaurant they will be proud of. We are committed to helping future franchisees feel the love customers give us every day as we prepare our amazing chicken, fish and turkey wings with our heart and soul,” Bayoh said.

Their baked mac and cheese.

Their menu has things you’d expect from a soul food restaurant: greens, fried chicken, fried catfish and whiting, ribs, black-eyed peas and, of course, bread. corn.

Fried catfish, cornbread, and baked mac and cheese.

Chicken and waffles

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