# Italian QSR Expansions Iconic Italian Brand Fazoli's Announces Second Location in Virgina By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-08-11 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-italian-brand-fazolis References: [fazolis](https://fazolis.com/?asgasdg)  The iconic Italian brand [Fazoli's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazoli) recently partnered with franchisee Kevin Young and President Brian Spencer of CCCKY, LLC to open Fazoli's highly anticipated location in Dublin. On Tuesday, August 16, Fazoli’s will open in Dublin, its first southwest Virginia location. “We’re excited to bring Fazoli’s tasty [Italian cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maggianos-little-italy) and famous breadsticks to Dublin,” Young said. “We look forward to our grand opening and can’t wait for the community to stop by and indulge in our [signature pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazolis-lasagna-rolls) and famous breadsticks. We know Fazoli’s will be everyone’s new favorite go-to for delicious Italian!” Dublin’s new Fazoli’s will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fast-casual Italian Chains:** Opportunity for new fast-casual Italian chains to expand and become popular in markets where there is less competition. - **Franchise Partnerships:** Opportunity for brands to partner with successful franchisees in order to expand their presence in new markets. - **Regional Expansion:** Opportunity for brands to expand regionally into new markets, rather than nationally, in order to build a strong local following before scaling up to a national level. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant:** Opportunity for Italian restaurant chains to expand and differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded QSR space. - **Franchise:** Opportunity for franchisees to partner with successful QSR brands in order to capitalize on their popularity and expand their own business. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for commercial real estate developers to attract fast-casual QSR chains looking to expand in less competitive markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Low-Calorie QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazoli.md) - [Lasagna-Centric Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-fest.md) - [Quick-Service Restaurant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-brands-expansion.md) - [Crispy Oven-Baked Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovenbaked-subs.md) - [Cheesy Double Decker Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-double-stack-lasagna.md) - [Cheesesteak-Stuffed Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-ravioli.md) - [Taco QSR Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzys-taco-shop-2.md) - [Back-to-School Pasta Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-deal.md) - [100th Store Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tazikis-mediterranean-cafe.md)