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FARMER BOYS EXPANDS ARIZONA PRESENCE WITH NEW GILBERT RESTAURANT
Opening Marks Third Location in The Phoenix Metropolitan Area
GILBERT, AZ (June 24, 2025) – Farmer Boys, the farm-to-table restaurant chain known for its award-winning burgers, hand-chopped salads, specialty sandwiches, and all-day breakfast, is now cooking up farm-fresh fare and delivering genuine hospitality at its second Gilbert location.
“As someone who has been a Farmer Boys franchisee for over 15 years, I am honored to continue growing with the Farmer Boys brand,” said Mawas. “The experience has been incredibly gratifying, and I would like to extend an invitation to the city of Gilbert to share a meal with loved ones at Farmer Boys, we are cooking up delicious food and togetherness.”
Located at 3309 S. Val Vista Dr., the new restaurant is open daily 6 a.m. to midnight and offers dine-in, drive-thru, and online ordering services. The restaurant is owned and operated by Franchisee Omar Mawas, who plans to open additional Arizona restaurants later this year, bringing even more jobs to the community.
“Arizona continues to be an important growth market for us, and we’re proud to open another location in Gilbert,” said John Lucas, vice president franchise development of Farmer Boys. “Omar has been a tremendous brand ambassador from day one, embodying our commitment to farm-fresh food and heartfelt hospitality. His dedication has helped us deepen our connection with the community, and we’re excited to continue growing alongside him.”
Franchise Ownership Opportunities
Farmer Boys offers scalable ownership opportunities that match the ambition and experience of its operators.
- 1 to 2 Unit Franchise Owners – Ideal for hands-on operators seeking a manageable footprint with high impact
- Multi-Unit Franchise Owners. Designed for experienced restaurateurs looking to grow within a supportive system
- Enterprise Multi-Unit Operators. Built for investment groups and seasoned developers ready to scale across regions with deep operational resources
Farmer Boys is actively developing new restaurants in California, Arizona, and Nevada. These markets offer strong demographics, high brand awareness, and accessible real estate opportunities.
To discuss potential franchising with Farmer Boys contact John Lucas, Vice President of Brand and Franchise Development at Jlucas@farmerboys.com, or visit www.farmerboys.com/franchising.
About Farmer Boys®
For over 40 years, Farmer Boys® has established a reputation as the leading farm-to-table fast casual restaurant chain serving award-winning burgers and all-day breakfast, stacked sandwiches, hand-chopped salads, and signature hand-breaded zucchini sticks and colossal onion rings™. At Farmer Boys, Farm Food Ain’t Fast Food®. With fresh produce delivered to each restaurant every morning, Farmer Boys ensures the highest quality ingredients and the best possible flavor in every meal. Farmer Boys is annually recognized with ‘Best Of’ food awards, voted by consumers who value generous portions of farm fresh food at a fair price. The burger concept has also been recognized by notable industry publications, including being named #10 in Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2025. Farmer Boys currently operates restaurants in California, Nevada, and Arizona. For more information, visit www.farmerboys.com.
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