Hampden’s distinctive The Local Fry restaurant is moving forward with an expansion plan.

The loaded french fry shop recently opened a second location, in Northwood Commons across from Morgan State University — and the owners want to launch seven more sites in Maryland.

Hana Scott, wife of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, was among those enthusiastic about the new location, commenting on the restaurant’s (cq comment=”their ” )Instagram post: “So exciting! I have to come by!”

The Local Fry has been a mainstay at The Rotunda since the shopping center’s major redevelopment about a decade ago.

It’s known for fries loaded with creative toppings, such as Canadian-style poutine. The restaurant also offers sandwiches, chicken tenders and rice bowls.

The eatery also has a stand at Camden Yards and had a Federal Hill location for four years.

The owners said Wednesday that “the franchisee actually is planning on opening seven more after this location.”

All will be in Maryland, and “he is looking at Columbia for the next one.”

The Local Fry is holding a soft opening all week at its new Northwood location and plans a grand opening Sunday, according to the Instagram post.

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