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Cheba Hut rolls into Virginia with Midlothian opening
September 23, 2026
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ClaudeToasted sub brand Cheba Hut will make its Virginia debut Sept. 25 in Midlothian, marking the eighth location for franchisee WAHi Brands Inc.
The restaurant, at 1124 Steam Ave., is operated by a group led by Isaac Montoya. WAHi Brands currently operates Cheba Hut restaurants in Montana, New Mexico and Texas and is planning additional expansion.
Montoya expects to open a location in Colonial Heights, Virginia, in the first quarter of 2027, followed by a Michigan location later in the year. The expansion will make WAHi Brands the first Cheba Hut franchisee to operate in five states.
The Midlothian restaurant will feature a mural representing the local community. WAHi Brands also has partnered with Virginia brewery Precarious Beer on sandwich collaborations and drink offerings.
Cheba Hut is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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