By Joshua Burd

Stir fry and salad chain honeygrow is once again expanding in New Jersey with a newly completed lease in Freehold, one of several locations that the eatery announced Monday.

The Philadelphia-based operator said it will occupy 2,500 square feet at the newly constructed Freehold Marketplace at Route 33 and West Main Street, sharing the space with established brands like Walmart, Sam’s Club, Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse. That means the fast-casual chain is now approaching 10 locations in the state, having entered the market nine years ago with a store in Cherry Hill.

Honeygrow on Monday also announced new leases in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; Waldorf, Maryland; and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

“Surpassing 50 locations and opening in our eighth state this year was an exceptional accomplishment,” said Justin Rosenberg, founder and CEO of honeygrow. “As we introduce honeygrow’s unique dining experience to new customers, we’re excited to continue expanding into 2025, and each of these locations shows how dedicated we are to continued growth in our existing markets based on the overwhelming positive feedback these communities have provided.”