Fazoli’s Steps Onto Growth Track

Fazoli’s total unit count is growing for the first time in a decade. The Lexington, Ky., chain has inked agreements with new and existing franchisees for at least nine new locations, including multiples sites in its home state, as well as Indianapolis; Dubuque, Iowa; and Glenwood Springs, Colo. Fazoli’s, which has 217 units in 26 states, expects to sign development deals for at least 15 additional restaurants within the coming months. The chain is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.