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Mama Fu's opens 1st Houston location

November 14, 2013

Mama Fu's Asian House is feeding the demand in Houston for freshly prepared Asian cuisine with 18 openings in the next 10 years, the first of which will open Nov. 20 at 1574 W. Gray St., in Houston, according to a company press release.

Introducing Mama Fu's to Houston and leading the expansion plans throughout the greater area is entrepreneur and restaurateur, Stephen Chappelear, founder and owner of Schapp's MF Holdings LLC. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Chappelear made a name for himself introducing and growing the Buffalo Wild Wings brand in Houston, the release said. Expanding his portfolio, Chappelear signed the largest development deal with Mama Fu's to date, opening 18 locations in the greater Houston area.

"Steve has impressive industry experience and has called Houston home for nearly 20 years, so he knows both sides of the market," said Randy Murphy, president and CEO of Mama Fu's. "We've experienced warm welcomes in markets throughout Texas and we are excited to open our first Houston location. Steve has been an outstanding partner and we look forward to his continued growth and success."

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