TL;DR
Konala has secured its first New Jersey location in Belleville, with franchisee Anthony Menicola finalizing a lease for a drive-thru site. The location is part of Konala's expansion into the state, led by Menicola, who signed for the New Jersey territory earlier this year.
Coeur d’Alene, ID - Konala has officially secured its first New Jersey location. Franchisee Anthony Menicola, who signed for the New Jersey territory earlier this year, has finalized a lease in the Township of Belleville.
Located next to Chipotle and Starbucks in a high-traffic corridor, the site offers ideal visibility and accessibility for Konala’s fast, convenient, health-focused menu.
“This is an exciting step for us,” said Anthony Menicola, New Jersey franchisee “It’s a prime, high-traffic area surrounded by strong national brands - perfect for introducing a drive-thru that serves food people actually feel good about eating."
“We couldn’t ask for a better franchise partner to lead the New Jersey expansion,” said Trace Miller, founder of Konala. “Anthony understands the mission and has the operational experience to bring Konala to high-demand markets in New Jersey. This opening sets the tone for a strong rollout across the state.”
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on November 25, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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