As Huey Magoo\u2019s, the fast-casual restaurant that serves the \u201cFilet Mignon of Chicken,\u201d continues to expand, getting to closer and closer the 100-unit mark, the franchise is preparing to start work on its first location in St. Petersburg, opening at 4331 34th St.<\/p>\n
Behind the location are franchisees Collie and Dametris Lightsey, who opened a Hugey Magoo\u2019s in Pinellas Park back in 2022.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are extremely excited to finally bring Huey Magoo\u2019s to Pinellas Park,\u201d the Lightseys said in a press release at the time.\u202f \u201cThis has been a dream come true for us.\u202f The restaurant is beautiful, and we know people will love the food.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe came out of working in a childcare center, working with about 400 low-income kids,\u201d Mr. Lightsey told What Now on Friday. \u201cWe sent one of our staff members to a sports game, and when they came back, they asked if we\u2019d tried [Huey Magoo\u2019s]. So we went, we tried it, and we loved it. We were already looking for a franchise; we had it on our vision board.\u201d<\/p>\n
And now, the Lightseys are expanding with location number two!<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the country\u2019s premier chicken tender concept, we\u2019re proud to only provide our guests with the best 3% of the chicken, which is the tenderloin and The Filet Mignon of Chicken\u00ae,\u201d says the brand\u2019s website<\/a>. \u201cAs a brand, we apply\u00a0The Filet Mignon of Chicken\u00ae\u00a0philosophy to everything that we do. Whether it\u2019s the ambiance, food quality or our high level of service, we are elevating the\u00a0fast-casual\u00a0experience for each and every guest that walks through\u00a0our doors.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re excited,\u201d Lightsey said. \u201c10 percent of our business derives from St. Pete already. The brand is booming. It\u2019s top service, top quality food. We\u2019re not a fast-food restaurant\u2026 we just have a drive-thru.\u201d<\/p>\n You can keep up with all things Huey Magoo\u2019s by following\u00a0@hueymagoos<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram.<\/p>\n