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Big Bad Breakfast to open in Cooper-Young

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 14, 2026 2:50 PM CT | Published: April 14, 2026 2:38 PM CT

Big Bad Breakfast plans to open its second Memphis location this fall in the former Mulan Asian Bistro space in Cooper-Young. 

Chef John Currence, the owner of Big Bad Breakfast, said they expect to open the last week of August before the University of Memphis’ first home football game of the season Saturday, Sept. 5. 

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers small business, nonprofits, restaurant real estate, hospitality and tourism and manufacturing.


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