Moreno Valley lands another restaurant

Mr. Fries Man, a fast-casual restaurant that serves elaborate meals built around french fries, has come to Moreno Valley.

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony held Saturday was attended by Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez, the city council, and the chamber of commerce, according to a statement on the city’s website.

“I am honored to welcome Mr. Fries Man, another great local business, to Moreno Valley,” Gutierrez said in the statement. “The arrival of Mr. Fries Man signals that we continue to be a destination point for [restaurants] in Riverside County.”

Several retailers, including Raising Cane’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, and Orleans & York have opened in Moreno Valley recently.

Mr. Fries Man opened its first location in 2017 in Gardena. It now has 22 restaurants in nine states, including 12 in California, according to the company’s website.

The Moreno Valley restaurant, at 26150 Iris Ave., is the company’s third in the Inland Empire.