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title: "Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens First Michigan Restaurant"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/86a99909-e8f8-4a20-8f33-aa96bcb3cd91
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240112_bubbakoos_burritos_opens_first_michigan_restaurant.html
category: "Mexican"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Mexican"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-01-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:01:51.378Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens First Michigan Restaurant

**TL;DR:** Bubbakoo's Burritos has opened its first Michigan restaurant inside the Soaring Eagle Casino. The restaurant is owned by seasoned multi-brand entrepreneurs Hughes and Sugarman, who also own Johnny Rockets locations.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-01-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240112_bubbakoos_burritos_opens_first_michigan_restaurant.html).*

## Story

Hughes and Sugarman are both seasoned multi-brand entrepreneurs with an extensive background in the restaurant and franchising industries. The pair are also Johnny Rockets location owners and first met Bubbakoo’s founders, Bill Hart and Paul Altero through this venture several years ago. In the time since, each has developed a close relationship with the other, leading Hughes and Sugarman to gain interest in the Bubbakoo’s brand and eventually, open a restaurant of their own.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the Bubbakoo’s family and look forward to introducing the brand to the community and to visitors at Soaring Eagle,” said Hughes. “Being able to open the first restaurant in Michigan is an honor, especially since it has been a long time coming. Bubbakoo’s holds a special place in our hearts, and we can’t wait to see what the future brings. Our goal is to provide a memorable dining experience that will keep guests coming back for more and I'm eager to open our doors to all.”

Bubbakoo’s Burritos has a unique menu, superb customer service and welcoming dining environment. The new Bubbakoo’s Burritos offers the classic menu items the brand is known for, such as the recently renamed Papi Hibachi (hibachi style steak and shrimp) burrito, Nashville burrito, Burritodilla, customizable entrees and more. Each menu item is made with fresh, tasty ingredients that will please any palette.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos features a variety of unique, customizable and wow-worthy menu items made-to-order with fresh ingredients, the brand has grown from its Jersey Shore roots.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- michigan (location)
- Bubbakoo's Burritos (company)
- Johnny Rockets (company)
- Bill Hart (person)
- Paul Altero (person)
- michigan market (topic)
- Soaring Eagle Casino (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240112_bubbakoos_burritos_opens_first_michigan_restaurant.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/86a99909-e8f8-4a20-8f33-aa96bcb3cd91).