ORLANDO, Fla. — Huey Magoo’s continues its nationwide expansion with its first-ever airport location at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Florida, which is now open.
Huey Magoo’s marked the recent milestone as part of a first half of the year that also saw openings across Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, and Florida, including the company’s debut in Miami-Dade County. Now with more than 75 locations open across 12 states, Huey Magoo’s is also introducing a condensed store prototype designed to reduce entry costs and accelerate development timelines for future franchises, the company said.
“As we grow strategically across the country, our focus remains on building a brand that’s not only loved by guests but also creates meaningful opportunities for franchisees,” Andy Howard, Huey Magoo’s president and CEO, said. “Our new condensed store prototype makes it easier than ever to join the Huey Magoo’s family by offering a smart, scalable format with strong ROI, especially as real estate becomes more competitive. By expanding into more non-traditional spaces like airports, which are now more accessible from a cost standpoint, we’re excited to be opening even more avenues for franchisees to grow with us and serve The Filet Mignon of Chicken® nationwide.”
The condensed prototype, which harkens back to the brand’s original 1,500-square-foot footprint, lowers buildout costs and enables operators to secure prime real estate in smaller high-traffic retail centers, the company said, adding that, while larger freestanding locations with drive-thrus remain top performers, many inline Huey Magoo’s restaurants have achieved comparable average unit volumes, underscoring the strength and flexibility of the model. With a growing number of consumers choosing online ordering and takeout, the condensed prototype also delivers operational efficiencies in labor, utilities, and overhead while maintaining the same flavor-packed menu and experience.
This momentum is following a wave of grand openings in the first half of 2025, the company added, including stores in Springfield, Mo.; Bellefontaine, Ohio; Cape Coral, Fla.; Perry, Ga.; and Palmetto Bay, Fla., Huey Magoo’s first location in Miami-Dade County and the 76th overall. Looking ahead, Huey Magoo’s is on track to open additional restaurants in Tupelo, Miss.; Macon, Augusta, and Cornelia Ga.; Aiken, S.C.; Republic, Mo.; and expand its footprint in Miami, Fla., before the year’s end.
In addition to new openings, Huey Magoo’s has signed multi-unit franchise deals throughout 2025, including a three-store agreement in Q1 in the Atlanta, Ga., DMA (Carroll, Coweta and Troup counties); a three-store agreement in Q2 in southern Utah (Iron and Washington counties); and most recently in Q3, another three-store agreement in the Atlanta DMA, covering the cities of Kennesaw, Marietta and Decatur. These strategic signings further solidify the brand’s presence in key growth markets, the company added.
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