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title: "Fuku Continuing South Florida Expansion with West Palm Beach Opening"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ac76ba01-da17-4695-8814-ad12b9c18e2d
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/fuku-continuing-south-florida-expansion-with-west-palm-beach-opening/
author: "Danny Klein"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-07T17:44:44.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:20:32.658Z
image: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fukusandwich.jpg
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# Fuku Continuing South Florida Expansion with West Palm Beach Opening

**TL;DR:** Fuku, a fried chicken concept from David Chang, is expanding in South Florida with a new location in West Palm Beach set to open in summer 2026. The brand currently operates 15 locations and recently debuted in Coral Gables, marking its first standalone restaurant in Florida.

*By Danny Klein, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-05-07. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/fuku-continuing-south-florida-expansion-with-west-palm-beach-opening/).*

## Story

Fuku, the quick, chef-driven eatery from chef and cultural icon David Chang known for its signature spicy fried chicken sandwich, is continuing its South Florida expansion with a new location planned for West Palm Beach, set to open in summer 2026. The announcement follows the brand’s recent debut in Coral Gables, marking its first standalone restaurant in Florida. The forthcoming restaurant will be located at 407 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL.

West Palm Beach represents a natural next step for Fuku’s growth, bringing its signature sandos and bold, flavor-forward approach to a new audience in Palm Beach County. Additional details, including the opening timeline, will be announced at a later date.

“South Florida has been an exciting market for us, and the response so far has reinforced that there’s a real appetite for what Fuku does,” said CEO Claudia Lezcano. “West Palm Beach allows us to continue that momentum in a way that feels intentional to the community and aligned with how we’re growing the brand.”

Originally launched as a secret off-menu item at Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City, Fuku has evolved into a nationally recognized concept known for its craveable fried chicken sandos, layered flavors and chef-driven approach to fast casual dining. The brand currently operates 15 locations within major stadiums, arenas, and ballparks across the U.S., in addition to its standalone restaurant in Coral Gables. The West Palm Beach location will build on that foundation while reflecting the energy and character of its new neighborhood.

Guests can expect the core elements that define Fuku, from its craveable sandos and hand-breaded chicken to its playful, high-energy atmosphere. As with its Coral Gables location, the West Palm Beach outpost will introduce a slightly elevated experience tailored to the market.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- brand growth (topic)
- Danny Klein (person)
- West Palm Beach (location)
- south florida market (topic)
- Coral Gables (location)
- David Chang (person)
- Fuku (company)
- Claudia Lezcano (person)

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Originally reported by Danny Klein, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/fuku-continuing-south-florida-expansion-with-west-palm-beach-opening/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ac76ba01-da17-4695-8814-ad12b9c18e2d).