With Whataburger and Huey Magoo's already open, more fast food is coming to Springfield

Susan Szuch, Springfield News-Leader
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If you're looking for a quick bite to eat in Springfield, two fast food restaurants recently opened: Huey Magoo's and Springfield's first Whataburger. But more fast food is on the way.

Now open: Huey Magoo's, 3352 E. Sunshine St.

Huey Magoo's Springfield location at 3352 E. Sunshine St. officially opened on April 24. The restaurant is known for its grilled, hand-breaded or “sauced” chicken tenders, sandwiches and wraps. The Springfield location offers dine-in, carry out, drive-thru and delivery, according to a press release. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, visit hueymagoos.com or call 417-812-8020.

Now open: Whataburger, 3880 W. Sunshine St.

Whataburger in Republic celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Four more Whataburgers are planned to open in the Springfield area in 2023.
Whataburger in Republic celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Four more Whataburgers are planned to open in the Springfield area in 2023.

While a Whataburger opened in Ozark on New Year's Day, the fast-food chain is also opening more locations in Springfield. On Monday, the first Springfield Whataburger had its soft opening at 3880 W. Sunshine St.

The location will be open 24 hours a day, with service currently limited to drive-thru only. For more information, visit the website for the 3880 W. Sunshine St. Whataburger or call 417-429-0601.

There is also a second Springfield location set for 2355 N. Glenstone Ave. Whataburger press communications has not responded to questions about the Glenstone Avenue location's opening date. On Whataburger's website, a job listing for restaurant team members at the Glenstone Avenue location was published on May 11.

Another location is set for 401 Eastgate Ave., but it is not clear when it will open.

Opening September 2023: McDonald's, 3720 W. Sunshine St.

A new McDonald's location broke ground at Sunshine Street and West Bypass on April 25, with plans to open in September 2023.

The location plans to be "state-of-the-art" and all digital, from menus to signage. It will feature a "compact optimized prep line" conveyor belt, and will be the first McDonalds in Missouri to have such features.

Owner-operator Ryan Blumenthal plans to hire over 100 employees to staff the location.

Opening early 2024: Chick-fil-A, 2355 N. Glenstone Ave.

Chick-fil-A cow mascot stands in the lobby at the Glenstone location.
Chick-fil-A cow mascot stands in the lobby at the Glenstone location.

A new Chick-fil-A location is in the works at 2355 N. Glenstone Ave., and is expected to open in early 2024, according to a statement from Chick-fil-A, Inc.

“While we are still early in the process, Chick-fil-A is happy to share that we are actively pursuing a new restaurant, Chick-fil-A Glenstone & Kearney at 2355 N. Glenstone Ave. We look forward to working through the approval process with the City of Springfield and are excited by the prospect of joining this neighborhood in early 2024. We hope to have the opportunity to serve new guests delicious food in an environment of genuine hospitality,” the company said.

This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Whataburger, Chick-fil-A, McDonalds plan Springfield locations