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Shannon Foust

Business Intermediary, Franchise Owner at Murphy Business

OH Website (614) 452-4060
Updated October 2026

About

Shannon Foust is a Business Intermediary and Franchise Owner with Murphy Business in Plain City, Ohio. He spent 23 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, including as CEO and President of Damon's Grill, where he grew the chain to 150 units and was a shareholder and director. At Damon's he also served as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Development, and Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations. After selling Damon's he formed a new franchising company with the founders of Roosters Wings, doubled it in two years, and signed development agreements for 39 units before selling his interest. He graduated from Virginia Tech with an accounting degree and spent a few years in public accounting, won Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Central Ohio in 2003, and belongs to the World Presidents Organization after earlier membership in YPO.

Who is a good fit for Shannon Foust

  • Restaurant and hospitality owners, especially multi-unit and franchised concepts
  • Franchisors in Ohio planning to sell or expand through development agreements
  • Owners who want a former CEO and CFO of a 150-unit chain on their sale

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He was CEO and President of Damon's Grill, growing it to 150 units, and later co-founded a franchising company with the founders of Roosters Wings, doubling it in two years and signing agreements for 39 units.

The 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Central Ohio.

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