Fazoli’s returning to Utah [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — The nation’s largest Italian quick-service restaurant chain is taking another crack at Utah.

California-based Fat Brands announced last week it plans to open five new Fazoli’s locations across the Wasatch Front over the next five years, beginning with a location in Saratoga Springs in 2025.

“We look forward to bringing back our beloved breadsticks to the state,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Fat Brand’s chief development officer, in a statement.

Fazoli’s was founded in Kentucky in 1988, slinging pasta, pizza, sub sandwiches, breadsticks, salads and desserts. It now has over 200 restaurants in 26 states, making it the largest quick-service restaurant chain of its kind in the U.S.

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