Fuddruckers will open a new location inside Willowbrook Mall, located at 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston, officials announced in a March 14 news release.

According to the release, the new restaurant is one of 10 nontraditional locations slated to open in malls nationwide this year with build-outs scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2022.

"We are excited to partner with Brookfield Properties, expanding our geographic footprint across the country and making Fuddruckers accessible to an even greater number of guests," Fuddruckers CEO Nicholas Perkins said in a statement. "We anticipate creating approximately 150 new jobs in these areas, further expanding our Fuddruckers family of employees. These new locations will continue to grow our customer base, create new jobs and showcase our 'World's Greatest Hamburgers.'"

According to the release, Black Titan Franchise Systems LLC recently acquired Fuddruckers, including the company's 85 existing locations nationwide. The eatery is known for its specialty and customizable hamburgers and also has a menu of hot dogs, chicken tenders, veggie burgers, salads and milkshakes. www.fuddruckers.com