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A History of Growth - Let Gray Cat Help You Grow

Jan 19, 2026
 

Ever wonder what it is like to go from 10 stores to 100 stores?  

Until you experience that level of growth, you can be flying blind at times.  

At Gray Cat, we have experienced that growth three different times and can help you "look around the corner" as you grow.

Here is a short clip discussing this.

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!