LVE is a North Carolina-based franchisee of Yum! Brands with over 150 restaurants and growing in North Carolina, South Caroli ... na, Virginia, Florida and Arizona. Founder Allan Luihn opened the first store in 1966 and more than 50 years later Luihn Companies became Luihn VantEdge Partners. Through the growth that success brings and the change that accompanies it, LVE has remained true to its beginnings. The business that was built on family has not lost its roots - that mentality and culture is what makes us a great company! read more