Fazoli's debuts 2nd Florida unit in Tampa Bay

Fazoli's has opened in Plant City, Florida, part of the greater Tampa Bay area. Marking the brand's second restaurant in Florida, the Plant City location is at 238 West Alexander St., and has Fazoli's new interior design featuring a drive-thru, Wi-Fi bars and communal dining tables, according to a company press release.

Franchisees Terri Suttle and Livingston Chatman of S.C.S. Hospitality Group, who own the unit, have, over the years, owned and operated other restaurants. 

"From a business perspective, Fazoli's has had a successful reputation that could not go unrecognized. As an established brand, their uncanny method of delivering tasty Italian food with fresh ingredients made it clear this was an excellent investment for us," Terri Suttle, Fazoli's franchisee, said in the release.

The Plant City restaurant is serving the chain’s “refined menu” which has “more flavor and menu options to meet ever-changing consumer tastes and preferences. The modernized menu uses premium ingredients and includes offerings such as tableside grated Parmesan, upgraded plateware, as well as new dishes such as "Spicy Penne with Chicken or Sausage," and "Brownie Gelato Sundae," according to the release.

With nearly 220 restaurants in 27 states, Fazoli's is seeking single- and multi-unit operators to join its franchise network and is targeting new markets across the U.S., according to t the release.