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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Invites Ocala Community to Grand Opening Celebration

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Local Entrepreneurs Invite Marion County Residents to Savor America's Best Burgers and Explore Endless Customization Options at MOOYAH

December 31, 2024 // Franchising.com // OCALA, Fla. – MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes (MOOYAH), the Texas-born fast-casual burger concept known for the best-tasting burgers in America, announced the grand opening of its new location in Ocala on January 13th, 2025. Situated in the historic Goldman Building in Downtown Ocala, next to Mellow Mushroom, this marks MOOYAH’s fifth location in the state. The Ocala restaurant is owned and operated by multi-brand franchisees Brad and Jessica Harper, Brian “Snow” Boyd and James Clardy.

“Our love for great food has always been about creating meaningful memories with family and friends. When my wife and I first dined at MOOYAH, we were immediately blown away by the taste of their burgers and inviting atmosphere,” said Brad, a seasoned restaurant industry leader with over 30 years of experience and ownership of 13 multi-brand locations. “With a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences, we recognized that MOOYAH’s dedication to quality—from Certified Angus Beef to house-made buns and hand-cut fries—aligned perfectly with our standards of excellence. We are eager to bring the best burger to Marion County and have everyone experience what makes MOOYAH so special, just like we did.”

To commemorate the opening of Ocala’s newest burger destination, MOOYAH is inviting local guests to celebrate at the restaurant with entertainment, prizes and free giveaways during the grand opening. Ten lucky guests who scan their MOOYAH Rewards App on grand opening day will also randomly be chosen to win free MOOYAH for a year.

“We’re thrilled to grow MOOYAH’s footprint in Florida with Brad, Jessica, and James on board,” said Gary Lisenbee, VP of Development and Operations Services. “Their enthusiasm for the brand, paired with their extensive operational expertise and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences, makes them the perfect fit to make a significant impact in Ocala. This leadership is exactly what we need to elevate the burger, fries, and shake experience and become a valued partner to the local community.”

MOOYAH in Ocala will be open 11 am to 9 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday. To learn more about MOOYAH in Ocala, visit www.mooyah.com. To learn more about franchising with MOOYAH, visit www.mooyahfranchise.com. 

About MOOYAH Burgers Fries & Shakes

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is where “serious” and “fun” are one with the bun. The ridiculicious, fast-casual “best burger” concept is committed to providing the best tasting burger experience possible by specializing in the taste trifecta – mouthwatering made-to-order burgers, hand-cut French fries and real ice cream shakes. Founded in 2007, MOOYAH is obsessed with quality, serving fresh, never-frozen 100% Certified Angus Beef® brand burgers, all-natural turkey burgers and plant-based vegan burgers. MOOYAH’s signature buns are baked in-house daily, and guests can choose from five real cheeses, bacon, avocado and 17 free sauces and toppings made from garden-fresh veggies. MOOYAH also hand-spins 100% real ice cream shakes and offers eight flavors including vanilla, Hershey’s chocolate, Reese’s, Oreo and more. MOOYAH serves guests through dine-in, online ordering, delivery and carryout, as well as its loyalty app. For more information, visit MOOYAH.com or follow MOOYAH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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