Konala opens 1st New Jersey restaurant as expansion continuesSource: KonalaAugust 6, 2026Summarize with ChatGPT Grok Perplexity ClaudeKonala opened its first New Jersey restaurant July 31 at 11 Franklin Ave., in Belleville, marking another step in the company's nationwide expansion. Franchisee Anthony Menicola of Fair Lawn owns and operates the Belleville restaurant and plans to open additional locations across the state over the next five years. "We're glad to have him on board as we grow the brand throughout New Jersey." Based in Post Falls, Idaho, Konala is seeking franchise partners to support its national expansion. The company recently opened restaurants in Spokane, Washington, and Provo, Utah.