Plano-founded MOOYAH Burgers, Fries + Shakes is planning to expand in its backyard by adding 7 more locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The expansion is being carried out by DFW locals Sean McCullough, Greg Stevens and Ted Beaman of Agape Management Company. On December 16, the team opened its third MOOYAH location in Wylie at 3100 FM 544. The seven new locations that are in the works will bring their total to 10.
“We know and love MOOYAH as guests, but we also want to be engaged in our communities as great representatives for the brand,” Beaman said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to be opening in Wylie, which is just a fantastic market for everything MOOYAH has to offer. MOOYAH is a very high-quality brand that’s growing at a tremendous rate, and now is the right time to get in on the action. This is a great opportunity to build on the brand’s Dallas-Fort Worth footprint and take growth in the area to the next level.”
Beaman, along with longtime friends McCullough and Stevens, formed Agape Management Company to implement their “Lead With Love” management philosophy in the hospitality, entertainment, and restaurant industries. After getting to know the MOOYAH leadership team, as well as the brand’s high-quality offerings, they recognized an opportunity and decided it was a great fit for their company.
Not only is the team looking forward to expanding MOOYAH across DFW, they are also planning for said expansion to have a significant positive impact on the community. The new MOOYAH locations will partner with local communities to create 250 new jobs across DFW and get involved in local events that raise funds for community initiatives like local PTAs, food pantries and family assistance services.
“We’re looking forward to continuing to grow our presence in Texas with the Agape group as strong multi-unit franchise partners in our MOOYAH family,” said Mike Sebazco, MOOYAH Executive Vice President of Operations. “I’m confident that the team’s passion for the brand will make their locations staples in communities across Dallas-Fort Worth.”
The fast casual, “better burger” chain offers mouthwatering made-to-order burgers, French fries hand cut from Idaho potatoes, and real ice cream shakes. Guests can choose from 100% Certified Angus Beef® brand burgers, all natural turkey burgers and Dr. Praeger’s black bean vegan burgers served on non-GMO potato and multigrain buns that are baked in-house daily. Toppings include five different cheeses, bacon, avocado, garden-fresh veggies and 19 free sauces.
Ice cream shake flavors include vanilla, Hershey’s chocolate, Reese’s, Oreo and more.
The new DFW locations will feature the brand’s new prototype with new dining zones and seating arrangements, purposeful third-party and to-go shelving, a closed kitchen, digital menu boards and a new logo.
