What New Restaurants Are Opening In Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

As I mentioned yesterday, it has been a good year for new restaurants coming to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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We've had multiple announcements in recent months from Culver's (famous for butterburgers), Golden Corral, and Beef O'Brady's. Now comes another announcement that a popular fast-casual chain will roll into Tuscaloosa later this year. The restaurant, "Barberitos," is famous for "the better burrito."

Tuscaloosa will not be the only new location in Alabama. The owner of "Barberitos" said an agreement had been reached to bring five locations into Alabama. Birmingham seems to be the other city already confirmed for a new location.

The chain is based in Georgia and has expressed a desire to grow across the Southeast. They serve burritos, tacos, quesadillas, bowls, salads, and other items. Alabama businessman Kevin Gessert has spearheaded the effort to bring the chain to Tuscaloosa and Birmingham.

The idea for the restaurant was developed when founder Downing Barber tried eating a diet without a budget. Barber noticed that a restaurant in Aspen, Colorado, was always packed because of its low prices for hearty meals. Thus, the concept for "Barberitos" was born in January of 2000.

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Source: New Burrito Chain Announces Tuscaloosa As Next City For Location