BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Vicious Biscuit, a fast-casual breakfast franchise, will open this fall at the corner of Highway 30 and Highway 44 in Gonzales. An official news release said franchise owners Zach Trujillo and Chris Miller have signed a lease in Heritage Crossing at 333 St. Christopher Ave., Ste. A/B. “The brand’s energy and the undeniable appeal of the food struck me immediately. I thought ifVicious Biscuit wasn’t a franchise, it needed to be,” said Trujillo. The restaurant focuses on biscuits made from scratch filled with Southern-inspired ingredients. A signature item is The Vicious — a cheddar and jalapeño biscuit with crispy fried chicken breast, signature maple sausage gravy, house cowboy candy and a maple syrup drizzle. Salsa brand founded by former LSU baseball player, wife now sold in Rouses stores Vicious Biscuit is also known for its Jam Bar with custom fruit jams and house-madebutters. The restaurant also serves mimosas. Healthier breakfast options can be found on the menu, according to a news release. "Baton Rouge, and Southeast Louisiana as a whole, are craving more quality breakfast and brunch options, and we knew Vicious Biscuit would be the perfect fit. In the South, biscuits aren’t just food; they’re a way of life. And let me tell you, as a self-proclaimed biscuit connoisseur, you haven’t truly experienced biscuits until you’ve tried Vicious Biscuit," said Trujillo. Latest News Supreme Court rejects RNC bid to stop provisional option for some Pennsylvanians Julia Roberts ad sparks debate about gender gap, voting in marriages LSU women's team places seventh, men's team finishes 14th at SEC Cross Country Championships Pennsylvania’s top court reaffirms mail ballots with missing, improper dates can’t be counted  When is Red Cup Day? Starbucks drops a big hint