Columbia, S.C. — Surcheros® is expanding into South Carolina. The fast-casual favorite plans to open 4 new locations in the Columbia area over the next 4 years, with the first restaurant in Forest Acres set to open in November 2024. Surcheros also recently announced plans to enter Tennessee.
Surcheros currently operates 30 restaurants across Georgia and Florida. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to open 100 restaurants within the next 5 years, with 15 to 20 locations expected to open in the next 10 to 18 months.
“This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to expand across the Southeast and strengthen our franchise network with partners who share our vision,” says Luke Christian, founder and CEO for Surcheros. “Andrew Powell is a strong example of the type of franchise partners that we seek to help drive our growth and shared success. We look forward to working with him and his family and bringing our Southern Hospitality to South Carolina.”
Adds Jake Philpotts, vice president of business development and franchise relations for Surcheros: “Columbia has always been a target market for us, with its strong business community, family presence, and vibrant student population. The streamlined growth from these multi-unit deals demonstrates our profitability as we plan to triple in size by 2026 in both in our home state of Georgia and across the Southeast.”
The brand continues to focus on suburban areas and communities with a college or university presence.
Founded in 2007, Surcheros offers Tex Mex including burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads and more. For more information, visit www.surcheros.com and www.surcheros.com/franchising.
SOURCE: Surcheros®