Local success story builds on Beehive State roots as popular brand continues steady growth

Salt Lake City, UT  (RestaurantNews.com)  Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food will open a new restaurant in Foothill Village at 1400 S. Foothill Drive, Suite 107, further expanding the Utah-born brand across its home state. The opening marks the brand’s 77th location systemwide and store 8 in the SLC area, adding another gathering place for guests seeking fresh island meals served with warm hospitality in the brand’s home state.

Friends and ‘Ohana Night will take place Feb. 26, with a ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.to kick things off. Dinner festivities run from 6 to 8 p.m., where guests can enjoy a free mini plate and drink, brand swag and samples of Spam Musubi. Co-founders Kimo and Kalani Mack will be on site to welcome the community.

“Utah has supported us from the very beginning, and we feel grateful every time we open another restaurant here,” said Kalani Mack, co-founder of Mo’ Bettahs. “Seeing new neighborhoods embrace what we do motivates us to keep growing, keep improving and keep sharing the flavors and hospitality that mean so much to our family.”

Mo’ Bettahs serves up authentic Hawaiian-style plate lunches bursting with island hospitality and aloha spirit – warm and hearty portions of tender, flame-grilled meats dripping with savory and sweet sauces. Served alongside fluffy steamed rice and creamy, comforting macaroni salad.

Guests can dine in, order ahead or take meals to go. Members of the Makana Rewards program can also earn points toward future visits.

The Foothill Village restaurant will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed Sunday. To learn more, view the full menu or place an order, visit MoBettahs.com.

About Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

Mo’ Bettahs was founded in Bountiful, Utah, in 2008 by Kimo and Kalani Mack with a goal of providing guests with an authentic Hawaiian island barbeque experience, just like they enjoyed while growing up in O’ahu, Hawai’i. Mo’ Bettahs serves the plate lunch with an authentic Hawaiian experience, with items like freshly Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Steak, Kalua Pig, Deep-Fried Katsu Chicken, homemade macaroni salad and steamed rice. Since partnering with Savory Restaurant Fund, Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital, Mo’ Bettahs has grown to over 75 locations in Utah, Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas and Nevada. Mo’ Bettahs has plans to spread the aloha spirit to more communities through continued expansion in the coming months and years. Mo’ Bettahs offers dine-in, takeout and catering. For more information, visit Mo’ Bettahs’ website or follow on Instagram, Facebook or Tik Tok.

Contact:
Jay Brasher
Champion
806-437-9583
jbrasher@championmgt.com

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