Potato Corner, the Filipino-born flavored fries chain, is eyeing Tacoma Mall, with city permit records showing a tenant-improvement application for a new kiosk. Work on the unit is expected to begin in June, and the stall will be located in the mall’s food court. If it opens as planned, it will add another quick-serve option to a food court that has been picking up new concepts this year.
City planning documents and mall records show the project moved forward after the application was submitted, with construction anticipated to start in June, as reported by The News Tribune. That report notes the Tacoma Mall kiosk is one of eight new U.S. locations the brand has listed on its corporate site.
Where to find one now
Simon lists Potato Corner at Tacoma Mall as “Coming Soon” and places the unit in the food court. The nearest open U.S. Potato Corner in the region is at the Southcenter location operated by Westfield in Tukwila.
Chain background and ownership
Corporate filings show Potato Corner began in the Philippines more than three decades ago and has grown into a sizable global kiosk network. The brand was acquired and placed under the management of Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, which took operational control in March 2022, according to the company’s investor disclosures on the Philippine Stock Exchange. Those filings note the acquisition and integration timeline.
What to expect at Tacoma Mall
Potato Corner’s menu centers on shoestring fries and other potato snacks tossed with signature seasonings, including BBQ, sour cream & onion, chili BBQ and cheddar, which the brand lists on its official menu. Potato Corner details its flavored fries lineup and snack options. The News Tribune reports the chain is targeting new sites in Oregon, Texas and California and that the mall’s “coming soon” roster includes Gong Cha, Supreme Dumplings, Simply Thai and Happy Lamb Hot Pot, part of an ongoing dining refresh at the center.
If the permit schedule holds, construction could start in June and the kiosk may be open later this summer. The mall and company have not released an official opening date, and we will track any updates as the build-out progresses.
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