28-05-2025
Chicago-based restaurant Buona plans expansion to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A staple Chicago restaurant is preparing to expand to the St. Louis region, introducing its famous italian beef to residents.
According to St. Louis Magazine, Buona, a Chicago-based restaurant chain, is in discussions with multi-unit operators in St. Louis with plans to open a storefront franchise within the next 18 months.
Buona was founded in 1981 and is known for its slow-roasted Italian beef, which stems from a family recipe that started at a stand in the early 1950s. In addition to their famous Italian beef, the chain's menu also features pizza, burgers, pasta, salads, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, and more.
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Buona has more than 25 restaurants located in the Chicago area, along with two in Indiana and two in Wisconsin. According to St. Louis Magazine, the chain has 16 franchised units currently in development and is set to open their first franchise locations in Murfreesboro, TN, and Dallas, TX, later this year.
As Buona officials continue to have discussions with operators, it is currently unknown where the restaurant will be located.
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