About Us
Our Mission Statement
We manage our business by the Golden Rule, treating others as we would like to be treated, holding ourselves to high ethical standards. We achieve our objectives by employing the best people in the industry, training them effectively and compensating them fairly.
We constantly strive to serve the highest quality food, quickly, in a friendly manner, in sparkling clean, Dave’s Way restaurants.
All of our efforts are directed toward operating profitable restaurants that exceed our guests and our employee’s expectations.
Awards and Accolades
Franchisee Jim Furman’s outstanding record speaks for itself. His personal investment in his people and restaurants has made him the successful operator of 87 thriving stores in North and South Carolina. His stores are committed to serving quality food and creating a positive work environment. He values his employees and encourages them to treat others as they would like to be treated.
“Jim’s standard for excellence is one of the reasons Wendy’s has such an outstanding reputation,” says Senior Vice President of Midwest Region Jack Whiting. The franchise’s sales and profits trends show they consistently exceed their customer’s expectations. And this year Furman’s stores posted the highest score ever for a franchise of its size on the Quality Assurance Audit.
Furman is active in his community and serves on the board of directors for Samaritan’s Purse, a nonprofit missions organization. He’s spearheaded Wendy’s participation in “Operation Christmas Child” which assists children in developing nations. Furman also serves on the board of Wingate College.
Tar Heel Capital has been recognized as a leader in top notch Wendy’s franchises throughout North and South Carolina and the entire Wendy’s System. Below you will see several awards that Tar Heel Capital has won through the years!
1991 - The Wendy Award
The Wendy Award, presented on a regional basis, is awarded to those individual franchisees who consistently show excellent operational performance, along with proven success in neighborhood marketing and community activities. The winners demonstrate leadership and personal involvement in their businesses and communities.
1992 - The Founder's Award
The Founder’s Award is presented annually to the outstanding franchisee in the system. The award recognizes operating excellence, marketing acumen, community involvement, and overall support of the Wendy’s system. The winner best represents the personal and professional values established by Wendy’s founder, R. David Thomas.
1999 - The Hall of Fame
Wendy’s Hall of Fame recognizes long-term achievement, consistent standards of excellence, and outstanding success.
2007 - The Jim Near Legacy Award
Wendy’s Jim Near Legacy Awards grew from a desire to honor the former chairman’s memory and recognize those in the Wendy’s system who share Near’s passion for people. It is awarded for both Employer of Choice and Best Program.