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Oviedo, FL

Expanding restaurant operations with a new location to serve increasing customer demand.

• High-performing location: Among the top 5 in sales across the chain after just one year.
• Strategic expansion: New Oviedo site complements existing location to meet growing regional demand.
• Strong customer ratings: High satisfaction reflected in a 4.7 Yelp rating.
• Innovative service model: High-tech drive-in design enhances efficiency and convenience.
• Proven leadership: Experienced team with backgrounds in franchise growth and customer service.

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is raising funds to construct a new restaurant location in Oviedo, Florida, as part of its broader expansion strategy in the Greater Orlando area. The planned location will complement their Winter Park site and aims to serve a growing customer base from the east. By targeting a location just five miles from their existing store and in an area with increasing customer demand, the company seeks to extend its reach and better serve the local community. The new store will also incorporate a high-tech drive-in concept to enhance customer convenience and support a modern dining experience.

Rise is known for its Southern-style menu, featuring scratch-made biscuits, Righteous chicken sandwiches, and signature sides and sweets. With a strong foundation of operational leadership and local engagement, the team behind Rise is focused on expanding through strategic site selection and efficient buildouts. The Oviedo expansion represents the next step in growing their regional presence, supporting continued growth and positioning the company to meet increasing customer demand.

Company Info

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken serves Southern breakfast and lunch with a focus on biscuits, chicken, and community engagement.

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is a quick-service casual restaurant specializing in Southern-inspired comfort food with a focus on breakfast and lunch. The menu features handmade buttermilk biscuits in varieties like cheddar and blueberry, filled with options such as bacon, sausage, fried green tomatoes, and Righteous Chicken—chicken that is tenderized, brined, and fried. Sides include Cheddar Tots and desserts like Glazed Blueberry Biscuits, with drinks such as Counter Culture Coffee rounding out the offerings.

With locations across multiple states, including a strong presence in Florida, Rise has gained recognition for its consistent customer satisfaction and high Yelp ratings. The team behind the Orlando-area stores brings a combined background in operations, hospitality, marketing, and human resources. The Oviedo location is the next step in Rise’s regional growth strategy, chosen based on customer demographic data and proximity to existing high-performing sites. The company plans to incorporate tech-forward features like drive-ins to enhance the customer experience and extend accessibility.