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title: "MOOYAH Expands in Utah with Additional Six-Unit Development Dea"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c923b03f-b770-4496-ad56-96591b9f2262
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_mooyah_expands_in_utah_with_additional_sixunit_development_dea.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:24.997Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# MOOYAH Expands in Utah with Additional Six-Unit Development Dea

**TL;DR:** MOOYAH is expanding in Utah with a six-unit development deal with existing franchisees the Depoles, who currently own and operate four locations in the state. The brand currently operates 80 locations across the U.S. and internationally.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_mooyah_expands_in_utah_with_additional_sixunit_development_dea.html).*

## Story

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 are part of the MOOYAH system, with the Provo location benefiting from proximity to Brigham Young University and the Sandy location 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 for 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.”

MOOYAH currently operates 80 locations across the U.S. and internationally, with a flexible franchising strategy designed to adapt seamlessly to a variety of real estate opportunities.

The brand’s restaurant designs can accommodate diverse footprints and market needs, with features including a drive-thru option, dedicated to-go and third-party pickup areas, kiosks, digital menu boards and flexible seating options that create a welcoming, modern guest experience. The company also provides franchise partners with comprehensive support—operations, marketing, training, and more—to help ensure success throughout their journey.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchising (topic)
- MOOYAH (company)
- market growth (topic)
- Utah (location)
- restaurant development (topic)
- Michael Meche (person)
- Art Depole (person)
- Brigham Young University (location)
- The Depoles (investor)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_mooyah_expands_in_utah_with_additional_sixunit_development_dea.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c923b03f-b770-4496-ad56-96591b9f2262).