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Fuddruckers growing Caribbean footprint

January 16, 2014

Fuddruckers is expanding its Caribbean presence. Today, the Texas-born fast casual chain will open its first Dominican Republic restaurant in Santo Domingo through a partnership with franchisee Eduardo J. Gadala-Maria and Giancarlo Bonarelli, according to a company press release.

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and one of the largest cities in the Caribbean. The 3,500-square-foot unit will be located in Galeria 360, one of several recently completed shopping malls built to cater to the city's increasingly upwardly mobile population. The upscale complex features 120 stores and restaurants plus a large movie theater.

"The Caribbean is a strong growth market for us, and we appreciate the expertise of Eduardo and Giancarlo in bringing us to new audiences who are quickly embracing our iconic brand," said COO Peter Tropoli.

He said the Santo Domingo restaurant will merge Fuddruckers' dynamic design scheme, which references the brand's classic, roadhouse origins, with an engaging splash of local flavor, including imagery of local sports heroes. The menu will also reinforce a sense of place with local favorites like a lamb burger with mint jelly and bread pudding. Guest will enjoy a large terrace with seating for 75 and a full–service bar. The interior will seat 100.

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