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Mooyah Burgers franchisees Art and Nick Depole signed a deal for six additional locations in Utah. The Depoles currently own and operate four Mooyah locations in the state, with the new locations expected to open by summer 2027.
Established franchisees Art and Nick Depole signed an additional six-unit deal to grow their Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes portfolio with locations in Salt Lake, Davis, and Utah counties, along with St. George, Utah, in Washington County. The next location is projected to open by summer 2027.
The Depoles currently own and operate four Mooyah locations in Utah, including the recently opened restaurants in Provo and Riverton, as well as their established locations in Sandy and South Jordan. "I discovered Mooyah as a customer when I was living in California. The fresh and higher-quality ingredients of the craveable burgers drew me to the brand, and I knew I wanted to be a part of it," said Art Depole, partner at Mooyah Utah.
"We've seen firsthand the opportunities Utah's unique consumer landscape offers through our existing locations, and we look forward to leveraging those insights as we expand into new markets across the state." The Utah restaurants consistently rank among the top performers across the Mooyah system, with the Provo location benefiting from its proximity to Brigham Young University and the Sandy restaurant serving a thriving business district. "We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Art and Nick, who are an inspiration for our team with their demonstrated success and passion for the brand," said Michael Meche, president of Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes.
"Their recent signing for six additional restaurants is a fantastic testament to their belief in Mooyah's growth potential and commitment to bringing our exceptional products to more communities."
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This story was originally published by M. Scott Morris in Franchising.com on September 2, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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