Vavela Cafe and Chex Grill & Wings are expanding to 555 Mangum in Durham, where the sibling-owned concepts have leased two separate suites totaling approximately 9,500 square feet. Both locations are expected to open by the end of 2026, according to the Triangle Business Journal.
Co-owner Khaled Shamma, who operates both brands alongside his brother, told the publication the team was drawn to the development because of its foot traffic and growing activity in the area.
The Durham expansion follows another recent move for Vavela Cafe, which has also signed a lease for a location at 4500 Western Boulevard in Raleigh. Shamma told the publication he expects both the Raleigh and Durham Vavela locations to open before the end of the year…