Fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant chain Naf Naf Grill has announced its expansion to the US West with a new location at Love’s Travel Stop in Barstow, California.
The opening on 21 May 2025 is part of Naf Naf Grill’s expansion strategy and the sixth collaboration with Love’s Travel Stops.
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Located off Interstate 15, the Barstow location will offer the brand’s signature Middle Eastern menu to both travellers and local residents.
Naf Naf Grill chairman and CEO Greg Willman stated: “We are thrilled to bring Naf Naf Grill to California and expand our partnership with Love’s Travel Stops. California is the perfect location for our first restaurant in the West, and we are excited to introduce our signature Middle Eastern flavours to this vibrant community.”
The menu includes shawarma, crispy falafel, pitas and hummus.
Open seven days a week, the new location offers both dine-in and takeout options.
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By GlobalDataLove’s Travel Stops Food Service director Nick Bouse added: “We’re excited to continue our collaboration with Naf Naf Grill and offer travellers a new, delicious option at our Barstow location. This is our sixth Naf Naf Grill opening within our travel centers, and we are confident that the brand’s Middle Eastern Food will be a hit with our guests.”
In March 2025, Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill furthered its growth plans by signing a new franchise development agreement with multi-unit franchise operator Roma Patel.
