Cheba Hut Signs Eight-Unit Oklahoma Development Deal
WGT Concepts will expand the Cheba Hut sandwich chain across the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Dining Out
Cheba Hut signed an eight-unit area development agreement with WGT Concepts LLC, announced November 5, 2026, as the franchisee opened its third Oklahoma shop in Norman. The deal expands the brand's footprint in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets.
Why it matters
The agreement signals continued growth for Cheba Hut in Oklahoma, where its footprint is expanding beyond the initial Oklahoma City location. For diners across the state, it means more access to the chain's menu in multiple metro areas.
The agreement covers eight units against a system of more than 80 locations in 17 states. The company did not specify how the units will be split between Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
The players
WGT Concepts LLC
The Oklahoma franchisee that signed the area development agreement and operates the Cheba Hut shops in the state.
Cheba Hut
A sandwich chain headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, operating more than 80 locations in 17 states.
The details
The Norman shop, at 1800 24th Ave. NW just off Interstate 35, has a patio and full-service bar and is open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight. WGT Concepts, led by Rose Taylor and Steven VanCauwenbergh, opened the brand's first Oklahoma location in Oklahoma City's Uptown District in November 2024 and its Edmond shop on August 31, 2026.
Timeline
November 2024: WGT Concepts opens the first Oklahoma City Cheba Hut location.
August 31, 2026: The Edmond Cheba Hut location opens.
November 5, 2026: The eight-unit development agreement is announced.
2027: WGT Concepts plans to enter the Tulsa market.
Market Expansion
The agreement extends Cheba Hut's multistate growth, which now spans more than 80 locations in 17 states, into additional Oklahoma metro areas. It follows the chain's sequence of openings in Oklahoma City, Edmond and Norman.
Oklahoma diners gain access to Cheba Hut in more metro areas, including the Norman shop open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight. Tulsa residents can expect a Cheba Hut location once WGT Concepts enters that market in 2027.
The takeaway
For Oklahoma diners, the expansion means the chain's sandwiches will become easier to reach across several metro areas over the next year. Checking local store hours before visiting new locations is a practical step as openings roll out.
Further reading
Explore more Oklahoma Dining Out coverage for context on the state's restaurant scene.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fast Casual.
