Local Restaurateur to Open Wesley Chapel Area Shuckin’ Shack This September

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Shuckin’ Shack, the 18-unit oyster bar franchise, is coming to Wesley Chapel this September with a location at 25026 Wesley Chapel Boulevard. Brad Harper, who is leading the charge, is a current Shuckin’ Shack Owner as well as a Franchise Owner with multiple other restaurant brands and decades of experience. The soft opening will be September 11th, and the grand opening will be September 16th, featuring an opening day celebration.

“I’m excited to open my second Shuckin’ Shack in Wesley Chapel,” said Harper. “It’s a growing brand, we like the seafood and we want people to relax and enjoy! The vibe is a very comfortable beach bar feel, so it’s perfect for the Wesley Chapel area.”

With 28 years of experience in the restaurant business and ownership of 10 restaurants across the Southern Florida region, Harper has built a strong network of high-performing restaurant locations. When he began considering investing in additional franchise restaurants, Harper visited a South Carolina Shuckin’ Shack. As a guest, he witnessed the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, chose to speak with the corporate team and ultimately was confident in signing a three-unit franchise agreement. The Wesley Chapel location will be the second of the three.

“I opened my first location in Ocala and we have seen great success so far,” said Harper. “I was confident in the Shuckin’ Shack model when I signed my initial franchise agreement, but the performance of the Ocala restaurant over the past year lends additional assurance and excitement as I open up the Wesley Chapel location.”

As the demand for fresh, sustainably sourced seafood continues to rise, Shuckin’ Shack’s popularity follows. With a seafood-focused menu, the brand offers a dining experience far beyond what the average consumer prepares at home, coupled with a laid-back atmosphere. With continued demand in multiple markets, Shuckin’ Shack is targeting additional expansion in Florida as well as growth in Texas.

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar grew out of a vision for a local establishment that would appeal to families of all ages. A place where friends and family can enjoy fresh, delicious meals and creative cocktails in an environment that exudes relaxation. Shuckin' Shack offers its guests a "lifestyle experience" in addition to exceptional seafood. The brand started as a 900-square-foot shack in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, in 2007 and began franchising in 2014. Today, Shuckin' Shack has grown to 19 locations across seven states. To learn more about Shuckin’ Shack, visit