Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Expands in South Carolina With Six New Locations

March 26, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // SHALIMAR, FL – Harris Mullis is accelerating the brand’s expansion across the state with plans to open six new locations.

Mullis reopened the Rock Hill location in 2010, which was originally established in the late 1970s, and has since transformed it into a high-performing restaurant. Building on that success, he now plans to expand with six additional locations, bringing the brand’s Famous fried chicken and homestyle sides to more guests across the region.

“Harris is an exemplary franchisee and a tremendous ambassador for our brand,” said Ryan Weaver, CEO of Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. “In addition to being an Operator of the Year award recipient in 2022, Harris’s commitment to grow our brand in South Carolina speaks to his confidence in the strong foundation our brand has built over the past 60 years.”

From classroom teacher to restaurant leader Mullis took an unconventional path into the restaurant business. Before opening Lee’s, he taught English in South America and navigated the complexities of international marketing and corporate banking.

Drawing on that experience, Mullis has spent the past 15 years building the Rock Hill location into a strong operation, investing in renovations and modernizing the restaurant while honoring its local roots. His focus on strategic investments and team development has driven consistent performance and positioned him for expansion. Now, he sees Lee’s as a long-term growth platform.

“Ever since I decided Lee’s was my long-term plan, I’ve wanted to be a multi-unit operator,” said Harris Mullis, franchisee of Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. “Lee’s provides franchisees with a clear path to success, a lot of operational and training support, and I’m excited to bring our Famous Recipe to more communities across South Carolina.”

SOURCE Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken