Vicious Biscuit Brings Its Breakfast Rebellion to the Buckeye State Opening First Franchise Location in Akron, OH

The expansion into Ohio marks the 4th new state for the brand, which currently has locations in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida.

Mount Pleasant, S.C. (June 17, 2024) – Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations, is officially opening its doors in Akron, Ohio, on Friday, June 21. The new 5,500 square-foot location at 3900 Medina Road in Montrose will also feature its renowned "Jam Bar" of custom signature jams and flavored butters, making its biscuits even more scrumptious for consumption.

"We are thrilled to officially open our doors to Akron," says franchisee, Carl Albright, who hails from the area. "Vicious Biscuit is very different and unlike anything in Northeast Ohio. It has a more youthful feel and energy. The community has already shown us it's craving this offering from the enthusiasm we've received during the soft opening phase leading up to this grand opening day."

On Friday, June 21, Vicious Biscuit will have patrons craving for more with the following festivities:

• Thurs., June 20 – Official Ribbon Cutting at 9 a.m.
• Fri., June 21 – First 100 guests receive a FREE Vicious Biscuit entrée each month for an entire year (limit one per family), accompanied by a koozie and sticker.

A Vicious Menu

Rising from Charleston, SC, Vicious Biscuit has amassed a devoted following of breakfast fanatics with its vast menu of irresistible biscuit inventions and unrivaled Southern hospitality. Its fierce flavors and imaginative combinations have garnered numerous accolades, with playfully dubbed favorites like The Vicious, The Fat Boy, Hen Solo and The Animal Farm, and shareable plates like The Sweet Puppies. These flavors coupled with Vicious Biscuit's warm, attentive service highlight the brand's multi-generational appeal in making brunch fun for guests of all ages.

Vicious Biscuit's all-day mouth-watering menu spotlights its towering namesake: buttery, freshly baked biscuits sandwiching a bevy of indulgent twists on brunch traditions – from crispy fried chicken, candied bacon and maple sausage gravy to huevos rancheros and fried shrimp with Thai chili slaw. Guests can also pair brunch cocktails with Southern staples like shrimp and grits and jalapeno cheddar hush puppies, or lightly Vicious options like the keto bowl and oatmeal power bowl – all complemented by Vicious Biscuit's beloved "Jam Bar" of custom fruit jams and housemade butters. Signature jams include apple pie, blueberry ghost pepper, peach habanero, and strawberry paired with house made butters including honey, maple bourbon, and sweet potato.

Guests will be served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new Akron, OH location will seat up to 140 patrons inside and 24 patrons outside.

"We are incredibly excited to partner with Carl Albright, Curtis Fox, Dave Ost, and Ken Troutman as we open our very first franchise location in Akron, OH," said George McLaughlin, co-founder of Vicious Biscuit. "Their passion and serious experience, combined with our shared vision for exceptional dining experiences, made them the perfect team to introduce our brand to the Buckeye State. We're confident that the unique appeal of Vicious Biscuit, which is familiar to many Ohioans who vacation in South Carolina, will resonate strongly in this new market."

Baked up as a Charleston-born business in 2017, Vicious Biscuit's immediate success propelled a rapid rise as the brand expanded from its Mount Pleasant flagship to six additional locations in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. Coinciding with its corporate development, the brand also recently awarded 38 franchise units in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and Utah.

Visit www.viciousbiscuit.com for more information or follow Vicious Biscuit on Instagram @viciousbiscuits.

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About Vicious Biscuit

Vicious Biscuit is a trailblazing fast-casual breakfast brand born in 2017 from the visionary minds of veteran restaurateur George McLaughlin and biscuit innovator Michael Greeley. Rooted in the heart of the South where biscuits are king, the brand serves irresistibly delicious, creatively handcrafted comfort meals with the fiercest commitment to fresh, quality ingredients and unparalleled Southern hospitality. Vicious Biscuit's over-the-top, fork-and-knife favorites have garnered numerous accolades, such as Nation's Restaurant News Breakout Brand 2024, and an appearance on The Cooking Channel's "Food Paradise" aired in July 2021. From its flagship in Mount Pleasant, SC, Vicious Biscuit now owns and operates seven corporate locations across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. The rapidly expanding brand will also count 38 franchise locations in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and Utah. The first franchise location in Akron, OH officially opened in June 2024. Visit www.viciousbiscuit.com or follow Vicious Biscuit on Instagram @viciousbiscuits.