Roni\u2019s Mac Bar, known for its viral macaroni and cheese, plans to add a location in Wylie.<\/p>\n
Although the project is still in the early stages, the team behind Roni\u2019s Mac Bar said it should open before the end of 2025.<\/p>\n
Roni\u2019s Mac Bar sells build-your-own mac and cheese plates in an approach similar to Chipotle\u2019s. Dishes start with a base of pasta mixed with cheese, and then customers add toppings such as vegetables or meat. Once the dish is ready, it is placed in the oven and delivered hot.<\/p>\n
Bo Mello, Roni\u2019s Mac Bar\u2019s director of marketing, said the attention the concept has received have been \u201ckind of crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Restaurant News<\/p>\n
\u201cWe started in a food hall in Waco, and blew up on social media,\u201d Mello said.<\/p>\n
Roni’s Mac Bar has videos with over 30 million views on TikTok.(Roni’s Mac Bar courtesy)<\/span><\/p>\n Roni\u2019s first viral video, simply showing one of the founders, Frank Senese, preparing a mac and cheese order, received millions and millions of views. But it went viral for all the wrong reasons.<\/p>\n \u201cThe first viral video got over 15 million views but the problem was that all the comments were bad,\u201d said Mello. \u201cThey were all angry and trashing the food, like this doesn\u2019t look good, and all that kind of stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n But the Roni\u2019s team capitalized on the momentum, even if initially negative, to bring people in the door.<\/p>\n Frank and co-founder Mary Senese already knew what social media could do for a business. The pair previously felt its with their edible cookie dough spot, Dough Re Mi. It was part of the reason they chose to open the first Roni\u2019s in 2022 next door to the cookie dough business.<\/p>\n Roni\u2019s now has over 800,000 followers on TikTok, 500,000 subscribers on YouTube and 284,000 on Instagram.<\/p>\n There are also now nine locations of the restaurant. The founders envisioned franchising Roni\u2019s eventually, but with the early internet success, expansion accelerated.<\/p>\n \u201cBy the end of this year, we should hopefully have around 20 locations open around the U.S.,\u201d Mello said. \u201cNext year, we\u2019ll expand that a little bit more, and then two or three years from now, we\u2019ll start really expanding.\u201d<\/p>\n Roni\u2019s Mac Bar has locations in College Station, Fort Cavazos, Harker Heights, Lubbock, and Waco, Texas, as well as in Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, and Utah. Roni\u2019s in Wylie is expected to open in late 2025. ronismacbar.com.<\/p>\n Roni’s Mac Bar has become a viral sensation, with its unique build-your-own mac and cheese concept and massive social media following. With plans to expand to 20 locations by the end of the year and more in the future, this macaroni and cheese bar is sure to become a favorite among foodies and comfort food lovers alike.<\/p>\n Here are some frequently asked questions about Roni’s Mac Bar:<\/p>\n Q: What is Roni’s Mac Bar?<\/strong> A: Roni’s Mac Bar is a restaurant that sells build-your-own mac and cheese plates.<\/p>\n Q: Where is Roni’s Mac Bar located?<\/strong> A: Roni’s Mac Bar has locations in several states, including Texas, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, and Utah.<\/p>\n Q: How many followers does Roni’s Mac Bar have on social media?<\/strong> A: Roni’s Mac Bar has over 800,000 followers on TikTok, 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, and 284,000 followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n Q: What is the expected opening date for the Wylie location?<\/strong> A: The Wylie location is expected to open in late 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Roni’s Mac Bar: The Viral Macaroni and Cheese Sensation Roni\u2019s Mac Bar, known for its viral macaroni and cheese, plans to add a location in Wylie. 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Expansion and Growth<\/h5>\n
Locations and Future Plans<\/h6>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n