# Five Nights at Freddy's restaurant project

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/five-nights-at-freddys-restaurant-project
> Updated: 2026-08-25T23:45:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Plans have been announced for an immersive restaurant based on the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ horror video game franchise at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Developed in partnership with creator Scott Cawthon, the venue aims to be a functional version of the fictional pizzeria rather than a themed set.

The establishment is expected to feature animatronic stage performances with characters such as Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, alongside an arcade, quick-service dining, and multiplayer horror attractions. While initial reports suggested a possible opening as early as next year, subsequent details indicate the venue is scheduled to open in 2027 at the mall’s Park Court on Level 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza to open at American Dream Mall in 2027

A Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and arcade based on the horror game franchise is set to open at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freddy-fazbears-pizza-to-open-at-american-dream-mall-in-2027

### 2026-08-14: Five Nights at Freddy's immersive restaurant coming to New Jersey

A permanent, immersive ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ restaurant featuring animatronics and horror attractions is coming to the American Dream Mall in New Jersey.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/five-nights-at-freddys-immersive-restaurant-coming-to-new-jersey

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