Konala Franchisee Opens Utah Location with Lines Out the Door

Konala has officially opened its first Utah location in Provo, adjacent to Brigham Young University's campus. The restaurant, operated by franchisee Tyson Adams, is the brand's top fast-food conversion of a former unhealthy fast-food drive-thru into a modern, health-forward drive-thru.

The Provo location is a previous Arby’s, a space that Adams says the surrounding community was eager to see transformed. Neighbors and passersby reportedly stopped in to thank Adams personally for giving the site new life and bringing a healthy and delicious option to the area.

For Adams, the opening represents the culmination of a journey that began long before he signed on the dotted line. He is already a seasoned restaurateur with experience operating multiple Jersey Mike's Subs and running his own food truck.

“Opening Konala in Utah has honestly been a dream for me,” said Adams. “I’ve been in this industry long enough to know when something is going to take off, and Konala is that brand. The opportunity here is enormous. To be the first to bring this to Utah, and then to see the lines out the door as soon as we opened — it just proved everything I believed. I got in on the ground floor of something that’s going to skyrocket, and I’couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.”

The brand’s menu is built around bowls like Teriyaki Chicken, Greek Steak, and Chicken Burrito, with up to 80 grams of protein per bowl, and is 100% gluten-free. With no fryers, grills, or flat tops, Konala’s kitchen model is designed for speed, consistency, and scalability.

The brand has now signed over 40 franchise units, with franchisees actively securing leases and letters of intent nationwide. The next franchise opening is slated for next month in New Jersey.