The short version
- Sin Comillas reported that Fazoli’s will open its second Puerto Rico restaurant in the Cupey area
- The chain opened its first location in Bayamón earlier this year according to both Sin Comillas and The Manila Times
- Sin Comillas stated the company plans to reach five restaurants in Puerto Rico in the next six years
- Stephen England of OHG Brands called the Cupey opening an important step for the brand in Puerto Rico
Second Location in Cupey
Fazoli’s will open its second restaurant in Puerto Rico in the Cupey area. Sin Comillas reported the news on Nov. 10, 2026. The Manila Times also reported the planned opening in a Nov. 11 dispatch.
The first location opened in Bayamón earlier in 2026. Sin Comillas reported that the company plans to expand to a total of five restaurants in Puerto Rico over the next six years. The Manila Times reported that the Cupey opening follows the Bayamón debut and marks another milestone in the brand’s presence on the island.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
La expansión a Cupey representa otro paso importante para llevar nuestros platillos italianos favoritos y nuestra cálida hospitalidad a las comunidades de Puerto Rico
Our translation: The expansion to Cupey represents another important step in bringing our favorite Italian dishes and our warm hospitality to the communities of Puerto Rico
The source's own statement, as quoted by Sin Comillas. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Company Statement
Stephen England, director of operations of OHG Brands, issued a statement on the expansion. Sin Comillas quoted him saying the Cupey location “representa otro paso importante para llevar nuestros platillos italianos favoritos y nuestra cálida hospitalidad a las comunidades de Puerto Rico”.
The Manila Times quoted him in English saying “Expanding into Cupey is another important step in bringing our signature Italian favorites and welcoming hospitality to communities across Puerto Rico.” Both outlets reported that the company is proud to continue investing in the Puerto Rico market.
Where the sources differ
Both Sin Comillas and The Manila Times agree that Fazoli’s is opening its second Puerto Rico restaurant in Cupey after having opened the first one in Bayamón earlier in 2026. Sin Comillas reports the company’s plan to reach five restaurants on the island in the next six years while The Manila Times does not mention any numerical target or six-year timeline. The two sources quote Stephen England using similar but not identical wording about the importance of the expansion.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not say when the Cupey restaurant is scheduled to open, its exact address, how many jobs it will create, or the specific investment amount. They also do not indicate the locations of any future restaurants beyond the five-unit goal mentioned by one outlet.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official Fazoli’s Continues Puerto Rico Expansion with Second Location Opening in Cupey
- Reporting Fazoli’s abrirá en Cupey
- Reporting Fazoli’s Continues Puerto Rico Expansion with Second Location Opening in Cupey
How we checked this
Sin Comillas and The Manila Times both covered the planned Cupey opening and quoted Stephen England. The five-restaurant expansion target rests solely on the Sin Comillas report.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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