Co-Branded Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze Restaurant Opens in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hubspoke Brands, a bold new franchising platform redefining multi-brand ownership in the fast casual restaurant space, announced the official opening of its co-branded Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze location at 3710 Main Street in Bridgeport on Monday, July 27. The new location brings the company’s innovative multi-concept restaurant model to Connecticut, pairing two complementary brands under one roof to deliver guests even more variety and convenience.

As a well-established better burger brand, Wayback Burgers brings its beloved, made-to-order menu to Bridgeport, featuring delicious burgers available as single patties or classic doubles, along with cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches and crave-worthy sides like fries, tots, onion rings and fried pickles – plus its signature hand-dipped milkshakes made with Blue Bunny ice cream. Going “way” beyond the burger, the co-branded location also introduces Molte Pizze, Hubspoke’s new fast casual pizza concept that celebrates America’s love of pizza through three iconic styles – crispy Tavern, foldable New York and cheesy, caramelized Detroit – along with fresh salads. Owned and operated by longtime Wayback Burgers franchisee Bimal Thakkar, the restaurant represents the continued evolution of Hubspoke Brands’ multi-concept strategy.

Thakkar is also slated to open the brand’s next co-branded Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze restaurant in Orange, CT.

“The opening of our Bridgeport restaurant is an exciting next step in bringing Hubspoke Brands’ multi-concept vision to life,” said John Eucalitto, CEO of Hubspoke Brands. “As a Connecticut-based company, it’s especially meaningful to introduce this unique restaurant experience in our home state and continue growing alongside the communities we serve. We’re proud of the work our local franchisees have done to bring these concepts together and look forward to welcoming guests in Bridgeport to enjoy the best of both brands.”

The Bridgeport restaurant reflects the continued momentum behind Hubspoke Brands’ innovative multi-brand strategy. By combining Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze under one roof, Hubspoke is redefining fast casual franchising with a model that offers franchisees greater operational flexibility, increased revenue potential and streamlined management. The co-branded concept enables operators to serve diverse guest preferences while maximizing efficiency, reinforcing Hubspoke’s vision for the future of fast casual dining.

“We’re excited to officially welcome the Bridgeport community to experience Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze,” said Bimal Thakkar, franchisee of Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze in Bridgeport. “As a longtime Wayback Burgers franchisee, I’ve seen firsthand what makes the brand special, and I’m thrilled to introduce guests to Molte Pizze alongside it. We look forward to serving great food, creating a welcoming atmosphere and continuing to grow this innovative concept with our upcoming Orange location.”

The new 1,278-square-foot restaurant is designed to elevate the fast casual dining experience with a warm, modern interior and floating community tables. Combining crave-worthy burgers and handcrafted pizza in one destination, the restaurant will create 35 new jobs and bring Hubspoke’s forward-thinking multi-brand strategy to life. Guests can now enjoy the diverse menu offerings of one of the country’s fastest-growing better burger brands alongside Molte Pizze’s fresh take on pizza – an authentic yet innovative concept that blends Italian tradition with new-age creativity and premium ingredients.

The Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.

m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m.

to 1:00 a.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.

m. to 12:00 a.m.

, serving as a new dining destination for the Bridgeport community and beyond.

Hubspoke Brands is now accepting inquiries from prospective franchisees interested in operating and scaling a multi-brand portfolio, representing the next evolution in fast casual franchising. Featuring a diverse lineup of concepts – including the beloved Wayback Burgers, with operations in 35 states, and the multi-style pizza concept Molte Pizze – Hubspoke Brands offers franchisees a unique opportunity to grow dynamic, multi-brand businesses.