Roni's Mac Bar to Open New Location in Clarksville

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Roni's Mac Bar, a restaurant known for its wide variety of macaroni and cheese dishes, has announced plans to open a new franchise location in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. The restaurant will be located at 136 Franklin St., Suite 100, in a space previously occupied by Hot Pita and Official Wings. The Clarksville franchise will be the 16th location for the company, which was founded in 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Why it matters

The addition of Roni's Mac Bar to the Franklin Street corridor in downtown Clarksville is part of the city's ongoing efforts to revitalize the area and attract new dining and entertainment options. The restaurant's unique menu and growing popularity could help draw more visitors to the downtown district.

The details

Roni's Mac Bar will be owned by local franchisees Austin Shaw and Dan Winkler. The restaurant will offer customers the ability to build their own macaroni and cheese dishes, with a wide variety of toppings ranging from classic favorites like chicken and bacon to more unique options such as corn or pineapple. An opening date for the Clarksville location has not yet been announced, but the company has urged interested customers to follow the restaurant's social media channels for updates.

• Roni's Mac Bar was founded in 2022 in Waco, Texas.
• The Clarksville location is projected to be the company's 16th franchise.
• Other Roni's Mac Bar franchises are scheduled to open later this year in Minnesota and Arkansas.

What’s next

The company has not announced an official opening date for the Clarksville location, but has urged interested customers to follow the restaurant's social media channels for updates.