Utah families can celebrate with free mini plates, spam musubi samples and the spirit of ‘Ohana
Salt Lake City, UT (RestaurantNews.com) Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, is deepening its roots in Utah, bringing the spirit of ‘Aloha’ to more families with its newest location in East Draper opening on Friday, Sept. 19. The new restaurant, located at 1257 Draper Parkway, marks a significant milestone for Mo’ Bettahs, as the brand expands to 33 locations in Utah and 67 nationwide.
Grand opening festivities kick off with a Friends & ‘Ohana Pre-Opening Event on Thursday, Sept. 18. From 5 to 7 p.m. MT, Co-founders Kimo and Kalani Mack will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. and attendees can enjoy a free mini plate and drink during dinner, sample other Mo’ Bettahs treats like spam musubi and collect exclusive Mo’ Bettahs swag.
“We’re eager for the Draper location to share Hawaii as the locals know it, rooted in aloha, ‘Ohana and traditions, with even more communities in Utah,” said co-founder Kimo Mack. “Every Mo’ Bettahs is meant to feel like those family gatherings we grew up with on Ohana – where food, stories and connection flow together. With each new opening, we’re honored to expand our ‘Ohana and share that authentic island experience with more families and friends.”
Following the grand opening weekend, guests can join the Makana Rewards program to receive a free mini plate after their first purchase.
Mo’ Bettahs transports guests straight to the islands with its fresh, Hawaiian-style food, including traditional favorites like grilled teriyaki chicken or steak, kalua pig, katsu chicken, shrimp tempura, macaroni salad and steamed rice.
The East Draper location will be open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and closed on Sundays. To learn more, view the full menu or find your nearest Mo’ Bettahs, visit MoBettahs.com.
About Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food
Mo’ Bettahs was founded in Bountiful, Utah in 2008 by Kimo and Kalani Mack with a goal of providing guests with an authentic Hawaiian island barbeque experience, just like they enjoyed while growing up in O’ahu, Hawai’i. Mo’ Bettahs serves the plate lunch with an authentic Hawaiian experience, with items like freshly Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Steak, Kalua Pig, Deep-Fried Katsu Chicken, homemade macaroni salad and steamed rice. Since partnering with Savory Restaurant Fund, Mo’ Bettahs has grown to 67 locations in Utah, Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas and Nevada. Mo’ Bettahs has plans to spread the aloha spirit to more communities through continued expansion in the coming months and years. Mo’ Bettahs offers dine-in, takeout and catering. For more information, visit Mo’ Bettahs’ website or follow on Instagram, Facebook or X (formerly Twitter).
Contact:
Samantha Babbili
Champion
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