Behind the Scenes of Westside Restaurant Life: What Chubby Group Can Learn from Atlanta’s Hustle

Aug 28, 2025 | News, Press

Life as a restaurateur on Atlanta’s Westside isn’t just about firing up grills—it’s about wrestling with traffic, managing multiple locations, and staying nimble in a changing neighborhood. The Rough Draft Atlanta piece “Westside restaurant life” profiles The Daily’s co‑owner Jacob Hunter as he commutes from Candler Park to Westside’s Trabert Avenue, squeezing into early mornings and sneaking back to Inman Park before the traffic peaks.Facebook+10Rough Draft Atlanta+10Threads+10

This snapshot of small‑business hustle resonates deeply with the Chubby Group ethos. While we’re not dodging rush‑hour construction, we are expanding—growing our footprint with concepts like X Pot, Chubby Cattle, Niku X, Mikiya, Wagyu House, and beyond.Chubby Group+6Chubby Group+6Chubby Group+6 We know expansion isn’t only about scaling kitchens—it’s about replicating that spark of energy and community that keeps customers coming back, no matter where they are.

As we gear up for growth—envisioning 1,000 locations in the next five years—weekend commutes and operational gymnastics may feel familiar. But unlike Jacob, we’re backed by an integrated supply chain and innovation (robot servers, projection dining, you name it) to keep the ride smoother.Chubby GroupChubby Cattle International Our expansion is more than strategic; it’s built to deliver memorable hospitality at scale, while keeping that neighborhood energy alive.

To learn more, check out the full article here: https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/08/15/westside-restaurant-life/

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