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Texas — Fast-casual chicken tender chain Huey Magoo’s has signed a franchise agreement to develop 15 new restaurants in Texas. The restaurants will be owned and operated by Muhammad Ali Akbar and Jason Gilbert of SMR Capital. Huey Magoo’s newest locations will span multiple counties in Texas including Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston and Montgomery.
In 2025, the brand introduced a condensed 1,500-square-foot prototype that reduces buildout costs and speeds development, and also launched its Magoo’s Rewards loyalty program.
Huey Magoo’s is currently 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.