ORLANDO, Fla. — Huey Magoo’s has signed a development agreement totaling 12 restaurants, marking the brand’s entry into Texas and expanding its presence in Alabama. The deal includes eight restaurants across the North Dallas market and four in Birmingham, accelerating Huey Magoo’s nationwide expansion.
“This agreement reflects the continued strong interest we’re seeing from experienced multi-unit franchisees who recognize the strength of our model and the depth of support behind it,” Andy Howard, Huey Magoo’s president and CEO, said in the announcement. “We’re proud to introduce the Huey Magoo’s experience to new Texas and Alabama communities with such a strong franchise group.”
The company notes that its development momentum is driven by a proven, scalable model supported by an experienced executive team. This approach recently attracted the Jha Rajput Patel group, which has committed to developing eight restaurants across North Dallas, Texas, and four in the Birmingham, Alabama, market. Led by managing partners Abdhesh (AJ) Jha, Abhisek (AB) Rajput and Gopal Patel, the group brings experience spanning restaurant operations, transportation and logistics, real estate and multi-unit franchise ownership. Collectively, they have owned and operated multiple businesses, including franchise locations for other brands, and have an impressive track record of scaling teams and systems across markets.
“We were looking for a brand with a high-quality product, strong business model and a leadership team that truly supports its franchisees,” Rajput said. “Huey Magoo’s delivers on all three. We see real opportunity for growth and look forward to becoming long-term partners in each of the communities we serve.”
The new development agreement builds on a landmark year of growth for Huey Magoo’s, the company said, adding that in 2025, the brand introduced a condensed 1,500-square-foot prototype that reduces buildout costs and speeds development, opening the door to smaller real estate options. Huey Magoo’s also launched its Magoo’s Rewards loyalty program, which saw strong early adoption among guests. The brand continued evolving its menu with the debut of Grilled Tender Bites and an expanded specialty handcrafted lemonade program, reinforcing its commitment to menu innovation while maintaining the quality and flavor fans know and expect, the company added.
Huey Magoo’s is also expanding nationwide and is on track to reach 100 locations in 2026. With more than 85 locations across 12 states and an average unit volume of $2.1 million.
