Texas Roadhouse owner opens Bubba's 33 in Northglenn

Kent Taylor, founder of Texas Roadhouse, is expanding his restaurant portfolio in Colorado by opening the state's fourth Bubba's 33 location in Northglenn. The sports-themed dining chain, which serves American fare such as pizza, wings, and burgers, is scheduled to open its doors to the public on Monday, Dec. 7.

The new establishment occupies 6,962 square feet at 311 W. 104th Ave. The site previously housed a Korean barbecue and sushi restaurant. It sits adjacent to a Texas Roadhouse location within the Northglenn Marketplace. This opening represents the latest addition to the 55-acre shopping center, which contains more than 650,000 square feet of total retail and service space.

The property has undergone substantial changes since 2017, when Hutensky Capital Partners purchased it for $48 million according to Adams County records. The center, formerly known as the Northglenn Mall, has shifted from a traditional enclosed mall format to a mixed-use development. Allison Moeding, Northglenn's economic development director, reported that the site recorded 5.4 million visits over the past year. She noted that the redevelopment has focused on revitalizing the area and expanding the mix of dining options.

Moeding stated that the new restaurant will generate additional sales tax revenue for the city. She expressed optimism about the marketplace's current trajectory, saying, "We work very closely with the shopping center owners, and I am more optimistic about the marketplace now than I have been in the almost four years I've worked in Northglenn. We've got some really exciting things coming up."

Mayor Meredith Leighty also commented on the development. Leighty said the city is excited about the changes at the shopping center. "The Northglenn Marketplace has come a long way since its days as the Northglenn Mall, and it's very encouraging to watch as new businesses continue to bring renewed energy to this destination," Leighty said. She added that the new venue provides a place to gather with friends and family.

Bubba's 33 plans to hire approximately 200 employees for full-time and part-time roles. Positions include cooks, pizza makers, meat cutters, hosts, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, and server assistants. A company representative said in an email that Colorado continues to be an exciting market for the brand. The company noted that its Colorado Springs location is the busiest Bubba's in the country.

Bubba's 33 opened its first location in Fayetteville, N.C., in 2013. The chain now operates more than 60 locations across 18 states. Existing Colorado locations are in Aurora, Colorado Springs, and the Avenues at Northfield.