Fazoli's opening in Dublin, Virginia

Fazoli's is opening next week in Dublin, marking its first southwest Virginia location and second in the state.

Located at 4416 Cleburne Blvd., next to the Pulaski County Tourism Center, the restaurant is under the direction of franchisee Kevin Young and Brian Spencer of CCCKY, according to a press release.

"We're excited to bring Fazoli's tasty Italian cuisine and famous breadsticks to Dublin," Young said in the release. "We look forward to our grand opening and can't wait for the community to stop by and indulge in our signature pastas and famous breadsticks. We know Fazoli's will be everyone's new favorite go-to for delicious Italian!"

Founded in Lexington, Kentucky, the fast casual brand has nearly 220 locations.

FAT Brands, the parent company of Fazoli's, also owns Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli's, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo's Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses