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title: "Fazoli’s to Make Debut in Puerto Rico with New Area Development Deal"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/61c53567-fd74-4b0b-b93f-bd2e411b0158
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230112_fazolis_to_make_debut_in_puerto_rico_with_new_area_development_deal.html
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-01-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:03:00.586Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366811353-6870744d04b2?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Fazoli’s to Make Debut in Puerto Rico with New Area Development Deal

**TL;DR:** Fazoli's will debut in Puerto Rico with five locations over the next six years through a new development agreement with franchisee Jorge Rodriguez Lockwood. The first location is expected to open in late 2023.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-01-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230112_fazolis_to_make_debut_in_puerto_rico_with_new_area_development_deal.html).*

## Story

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc parent company of Fazoli’s, announces a new development agreement in partnership with franchisee Jorge Rodriguez Lockwood to bring five Fazoli’s locations to Puerto Rico over the next six years with the first opening expected in late 2023.

“The demand for high-quality, quick-service concepts in Puerto Rico only continues to grow so we anticipate a reception for Fazoli’s when we make our official debut on the island,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands.

Since 1988, Fazoli's has been committed to serving premium quality Italian food, fast, fresh, and friendly. From their unlimited signature breadsticks to freshly prepared pasta entrees, the chain prides itself on serving high-quality menu offerings, all at a great price.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise development (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- Fat Brands (company)
- Fazoli's (company)
- Puerto Rico (location)
- Taylor Wiederhorn (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230112_fazolis_to_make_debut_in_puerto_rico_with_new_area_development_deal.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/61c53567-fd74-4b0b-b93f-bd2e411b0158).