Art and Nick Depole, Utah-based franchisees who currently own four Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes franchises in the state, have signed a deal to add six more locations.
New locations were announced for Salt Lake, Davis and Utah counties, along with St. George. The first is expected to open by next summer.
Mooyah, based in Plano, Texas, features made-to-order burgers, French fries hand-cut from Idaho potatoes, and real ice cream shakes.
The Depoles currently own and operate four Mooyah locations in Utah, including the recently opened restaurants in Provo and Riverton, as well as established locations in Sandy and South Jordan.
“I discovered Mooyah as a customer when I was living in California. The fresh and higher-quality ingredients of the craveable burgers drew me to the brand, and I knew I wanted to be a part of it,” said Art Depole. “We’ve seen firsthand the opportunities Utah’s unique consumer landscape offers through our existing locations, and we look forward to leveraging those insights as we expand into new markets across the state.”
“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Art and Nick, who are an inspiration for our team with their demonstrated success and passion for the brand,” said Michael Meche, president for Mooyah. “Their recent signing for six additional restaurants is a fantastic testament to their belief in Mooyah’s growth potential and commitment to bringing our exceptional products to more communities.”
Mooyah currently operates 80 locations across the U.S. and internationally, with flexible restaurant designs to accommodate diverse footprints and market needs, with features including a drive-through option, dedicated to-go and third-party pickup areas, kiosks, digital menu boards and flexible seating.
