Under the leadership of franchisee Dick Davis, Pancheros Mexican Grill—the Iowa-based, fresh-Mex chain featuring fresh-pressed tortillas, delicious queso and fresh ingredients—will officially open its sixth location in Missouri on Tuesday, February 3 in Springfield, MO, with plans to continue expanding throughout the state. This new location demonstrates consistent brand growth across the state, with the three Columbia locations opening in 2013, 2015 and 2016, Jefferson City in 2016, Rolla in 2025, and now Springfield slated to open its doors just next week.
Following a successful career in the QSR industry, Davis returned to the restaurant industry in 2023 after a decade-long retirement to start anew with Pancheros. Impressed by the brand’s business model, operations and most importantly, the product, Davis and the Davis Fresh-Mex team assumed ownership of the four existing Pancheros locations in Columbia and Jefferson City in 2023 and opened a fifth location in Rolla, MO, in early 2025. Davis Fresh-Mex will continue working toward opening additional locations under its multi-store agreement with the brand, starting with the upcoming Springfield location.
“The past three years spent expanding the Pancheros footprint have kept our plates full, from dedicating time to existing locations to, more recently, opening new ones. We’ve seen the incredible potential for growth in Missouri, which is why we’re thrilled to continue introducing this brand to communities across the state,” said Davis. “We’re especially excited to bring Pancheros to Springfield specifically, as this city holds a special place in the hearts of the Davis Fresh-Mex team. Both my son and I graduated from Missouri State University, and returning to Springfield offers us an opportunity to give back to the community where our careers began.”
As Missouri natives and Missouri State University graduates, Davis and his son and Davis Fresh-Mex co-owner, Joe, are deeply excited to reinvest in the Springfield community. With extensive industry experience operating brands like Taco Bell, Davis Fresh-Mex is no stranger to delivering high-quality service and products. In 2024, Davis and his team were awarded the brand’s coveted “Franchisee of the Year” award, and in the last year alone, Davis Fresh-Mex has seen double-digit growth across its same-store sales. As Pancheros prepares to continue its expansion across the Midwest and beyond in 2026, with several new locations in the development pipeline, Davis Fresh-Mex will lead the charge with openings in Springfield and Lebanon, Missouri.
The Springfield Pancheros will be located at 2100 W Republic Road, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65807, and will be open from 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily. This location will feature approximately 2,400 square feet of kitchen and dining space, offering Pancheros’ signature burritos made with fresh-pressed tortillas, marinated and grilled proteins and house-made salsas—mixed with a proprietary spatula so every bite is the perfect bite. The restaurant will also include a mobile pick-up drive-thru, designated parking for digital orders and a second make-line to streamline online ordering.
Davis Fresh-Mex looks forward to welcoming guests with special, limited-time promotions for Pancheros loyalty app members next month after opening. Offers include an exclusive $1 Burrito promotion from February 5–10, available using code SPR1NGFIELD; followed by a Buy One, Get One Free entrée offer from February 13–15, available to all loyalty members. Guests are encouraged to download the Pancheros app to participate in these promotions and future offers.
For more information about Pancheros Mexican Grill and/or its franchising program, visit https://pancheros.com/franchise/.
