Like many of us during the coronavirus pandemic, local restaurant owners and other food industry types have embraced a new mantra: Necessity is the mother of invention. Other fast-casual chains with locations in the area include Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Pie Five and Noodles & Co.Takeout hoagie on the couch, anyone? Head below to find out more about the fees associated with delivery apps and the impact they have on restaurants. (Photo by Eileen Mellon) location is taking shape in the former AAA Travel Center along Willow Lawn Drive.
Tijuana Flats joins several fast-casual dining operators in the Willow Lawn area.Įarlier this year, Canada-based Freshii opened its second Richmond outpost at 1700 Willow Lawn Drive, and the metro’s first Chopt Creative Salad Co. Barden said she is working to secure additional locations throughout the metro Richmond market as the fast-casual chain looks to increase its presence along the East Coast. Lindsey Barden, principal broker with Dark Horse Commercial Real Estate, represented Tijuana Flats in the transaction. “We think this is a strong community and we believe it will be a great introduction for us in this market,” Yeager said in an email. She did not disclose the amount being invested in the location. Once operational, the company plans to hire about 50 full- and part-time workers to staff the location, Yeager said. She said work to upfit the space is out to bid. Yeager said the chain is targeting a first quarter 2018 opening at Willow Lawn. It has an outpost in Virginia Beach and 120 others across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. The Willow Lawn location will be Tijuana Flats’ first in metro Richmond and second in Virginia, spokeswoman Monique Yeager said. Its restaurants include a sauce bar with varying degrees of flavor and spice. Founded in 1995, Tijuana Flats serves classic Tex-Mex entrees such as tacos, burritos and burrito bowls, and nachos.
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