July 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // CARY, NC – Bubbakoo's Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, is opening its newest location in Cary, NC, on Monday, July 13. To celebrate, the restaurant will offer free burritos to the first 50 guests on grand opening day. Guests who visit on Tuesday, July 14, can also take advantage of a buy-one, get-one-free entrée offer.
Conveniently located at 337 Sembler Lane in Cary Park Town Center, the newest restaurant from the innovative Mexican-fusion brand is locally owned and operated by Foody LLC. The opening marks Bubbakoo’s second location in North Carolina, building on the momentum of the brand’s initial expansion into the state earlier this year.
"We're excited to introduce Bubbakoo's Burritos to the Cary community," said a representative of Foody LLC. "The brand's vibrant flavors and rapid growth immediately stood out to us, and we knew it would be a great fit for this market. This location sits in the heart of a growing area surrounded by neighborhoods, apartments and local businesses, making it an ideal place to introduce guests to everything Bubbakoo's has to offer. And if you're visiting for the first time, the loaded nachos with Nashville Hot and Mango Habanero sauces are a must-try."
Guests visiting the Cary location can enjoy the brand’s newest limited-time offerings, including the Crispy Jalapeño Ranch Burrito and Jalapeño Ranch sauce. The summer lineup also features the Power Protein Bowl, Power Protein Cup, and the $10 Bubbs Meal deal, which includes a burrito, chips and salsa and a drink, giving guests even more ways to customize their meals with bold flavors and protein-packed ingredients.
“North Carolina continues to be an exciting growth market for Bubbakoo’s,” said Chris Ives, CEO of Bubbakoo’s Burritos. “We’ve been encouraged by the response to our first location in the state in Durham, and we’re excited to continue expanding our presence in the Triangle. Cary is a strong community with a dynamic food scene, and we look forward to introducing even more guests to the flavors and experience that make Bubbakoo’s unique.”
Over the past 17 years, Bubbakoo’s Burritos has become a fan favorite for its unique menu, superb customer service, and welcoming dining environment. Living up to its promise to “create something different,” the brand offers more than 12 signature flavors that fuel its ever-evolving lineup—from the Papi Hibachi steak and shrimp Burrito, to the Crispy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla, Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken Burrito, California Steakhouse Burrito, and more, guests are encouraged to blend creativity with the fresh, high-quality ingredients Bubbakoo’s has to offer.
Following years of impressive growth, Bubbakoo’s Burritos has established a prominent U.S. presence across the country, creating a dedicated legion of fans. Since its inception in 2008, Bubbakoo’s has grown from its Jersey Shore roots to more than 140 locations across 14 states. The brand has been recognized among Franchise Times’ Top 40 Smartest-Growing Franchises, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, QSR Magazine’s Top 50 Contenders, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos has been a Mexican-fusion staple in many communities since the brand’s inception in 2008. Featuring a variety of unique, customizable and wow-worthy menu items made-to-order with fresh ingredients, the brand has grown from its Jersey Shore roots and expanded to more than 100 locations across the United States.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos was founded by Paul Altero and Bill Hart in 2008. Their first store opened in Point Pleasant, NJ and they now have locations across 14 states and have served thousands of their legendary burritos to very loyal customers. As opportunities arise, they continue to open new restaurants in neighborhoods where they can build bridges with residents. Across all 140+ locations, Bubbakoo’s Burritos is proud to be a member of communities where people work, eat, and gather as a family. For more information, go to bubbakoos.com.
To learn more about Bubbakoo’s Burritos franchise opportunities, e-mail franchise@bubbakoos.com.
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Born on the banks of the Jersey Shore in Point Pleasant, N.J., the fast casual eatery fusing Mexican and American tastes that create an innovative menu.