Thursday, April 12, 2012

Taco Bell operator looking for more Utah locations

The Salt Lake City office of the commercial real estate brokerage CBRE said it has been chosen by Taco Bell franchisee Mark Peterson to help select the sites for several new locations in Utah.

The Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain will open a 2,500-square-foot store in Payson in May, and several more stores are expected to be announced soon, including one in Herriman, where Peterson already has purchased land.

Russ Harris, vice president and retail specialist at CBRE, represents Taco Bell. "It has been more than 10 years since Taco Bell has opened a new location in Utah," Harris said in a statement announcing the deal with Taco Bell’s franchisee. "They recognize that Utah has a vibrant, expanding economy and is well positioned for growth."

He said the new locations will be in areas with rapidly growing populations. Salt Lake Tribune