Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens New Toms River Location

TOMS RIVER, NJ -- Fans of Bubbakoo's Burritos have a new option for getting their hibachi steak burrito fix: the Jersey Shore chain has opened a new restaurant in Toms River.

The newest location is at 886 Fischer Boulevard and it opened on Sept. 8.

The new Bubbakoo’s location is owned and operated by Zack Malecki and his partners Joe and John from JZJ Dining, LLC; they also own Bubbakoo's of Wall. Malecki has been with the company for more than eight years, serving as a corporate operator and he was involved in the development of 13 locations before transitioning into ownership.

"When the opportunity to be able to franchise Bubbakoo's was made possible it was the perfect fit given my tenure with the company," Malecki said. "My partners and I are humbled with our success in the Wall location and are extremely excited to be bringing premium quality food and the unique atmosphere to our second location in Toms River."

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, which started in Point Pleasant in 2008, offers made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas, but with 16 different protein options — including fried chicken, barbecue pork, Buffalo shrimp and grilled steak, as well as some more unusual flavors such as ghost pepper chicken and sriracha pork. Vegetarian options include a bean-cheese-guacamole combo, plus originals such as The Chiwawa, a cheese-smothered, panko-crusted fried rice ball.

"Zack has done an amazing job already with the existing restaurant in Wall," said Paul Altero, CEO of Bubbakoo’s Burritos. "We’re confident he will achieve the same level of success in Toms River and maintain Bubbakoo’s mission of outstanding service and attention to detail."

Altero said Bubbakoo’s has seven locations in various stages of development; with plans to have as many as 26 restaurants open by the end of 2018 and expand into the tri-state area.

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