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Kathy Terry co-founded P. Terry's with her husband, Patrick Terry, in 2005, opening the first location in Austin, Texas. Known as the company's guiding conscience, she helped shape the brand's mission around quality food, exceptional service, and community-minded philanthropy. Today, P. Terry's operates 38 locations across Texas.

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