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Kingston, NY
Business
Bye Bye Red Lobster: Chick-fil-A Gets Green Light To Open New Ulster Restaurant Bye Bye Red Lobster: Chick-fil-A Gets Green Light To Open New Ulster Restaurant
Bye Bye Red Lobster: Chick-fil-A Gets Green Light To Open New Ulster Restaurant Red Lobster is out, and Chick-fil-A is on its way to Ulster County. A new drive-thru restaurant is set to replace the shuttered seafood spot on Route 9W in the town of Ulster after the Town Board gave the green light Thursday, Oct. 16. Plans call for demolishing the former Red Lobster at 1 Miron Lane and building a 5,198-square-foot Chick-fil-A in its place. The project includes a two-lane drive-thru, dual ordering kiosks, and more than 100 parking spaces. The restaurant is expected to employ between 125 and 150 workers once open, with additional staff brought in for its grand opening. …

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by Michael Mashburn
Landover, MD
Business
McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals
McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals America’s diners are splitting into haves and have-nots, and McDonald’s is feeling it, CEO Chris Kempczinski says. In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box earlier this month, Kempczinski described a “two-tier economy” in which higher-income consumers remain confident while lower- and middle-income Americans are under mounting pressure when they eat out.  He said recent sales analysis shows the divide growing, with value-focused guests pulling back or trading down. To meet the moment, McDonald’s is leaning harder into deals. The chain is rolling out an Extra Value lineup that inclu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Naugatuck, CT
Business
Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist
Chipotle Is Bringing Its First Drive-Thru To Naugatuck With A Tasty Twist Naugatuck residents hungry for something new won’t have to wait much longer. Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its very first location in town, giving local fans a new reason to skip cooking. The new restaurant, located at 112 Bridge Street, opens on Wednesday, April 30, and includes a Chipotlane — a drive-thru pick-up lane that lets customers grab digital orders without getting out of their cars. It's a first-of-its-kind experience for the borough, where fast-casual options are limited. The store is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Naugatuck diners will also be among the first to try…

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by Josh Lanier
East Brunswick, NJ
Business
New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When
New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When Calling all chicken lovers in Middlesex County.  A Chick-fil-A will be opening in East Brunswick at 371 Route 18 on Thursday, March 27. The restaurant will be open for dine-in, carryout and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the drive-thru staying open until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. As always, Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chris Smith, a Montclair native, who began working at Chick-fil-A as a college student. Smith later relocated to Atlanta to work at a Chick-fil-A restaurant before entering the Chick-fil-A Leadership Developm…

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by Sam Barron
West Hartford, CT
Business
New Starbucks Opens In West Hartford; 5th Location In City New Starbucks Opens In West Hartford; 5th Location In City
New Starbucks Opens In West Hartford; 5th Location In City Starbucks has expanded its footprint in West Hartford with a fifth location. The coffee chain opened a new store this week at 415 South Main St., featuring a drive-thru. The store opens daily at 5 a.m. Starbucks already operates locations in West Hartford on LaSalle Road, Kane Street, Albany Avenue, and New Britain Avenue. The expansion comes during a tumultuous time for the coffee giant. Earlier this month, the company announced it is streamlining its menu and discontinuing some of its most popular drinks, including several Frappuccino options, the royal English breakfast latte, and whit…

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by Josh Lanier
White Plains, NY
Business
Krispy Kreme Serves Up $1 Dozens For This One Day Only Krispy Kreme Serves Up $1 Dozens For This One Day Only
Krispy Kreme Serves Up $1 Dozens For This One Day Only Krispy Kreme is bringing back its annual “Day of the Dozens” promotion, offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $1 with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts or a 16-count of Minis at regular price.  The offer is available for in-shop and drive-thru purchases, as well as online orders. The promotion will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, at participating locations.  Customers can redeem the offer twice in-store or via drive-thru, while online orders are limited to one redemption using the promo code “DOZEN.” The promotion coincides with Krispy Kreme’s “Elf” Holiday Collectio…

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by Joe Lombardi
Cherry Hill, NJ
Business
Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years
Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years A fast-food chain known for its roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken will return to South Jersey, opening its first restaurant in the region in four decades, officials said. Roy Rogers Restaurants will open a new location in Cherry Hill in the spring of 2025, the company said in a news release. The chain signed a lease for a 3,300-square-foot space on Haddonfield Road. The company said the restaurant will be the only burger drive-thru on the busy road. "We could not be happier to bring our [U.S. Department of Agriculture] choice top round roast beef, juicy burgers, and fresh, …

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by Chris Spiker
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Business
Chick-fil-A Opens New Restaurant In Farmingville Chick-fil-A Opens New Restaurant In Farmingville
Chick-fil-A Opens New Restaurant In Farmingville It’s a great day for lovers of Chick-fil-A. The chicken sandwich chain celebrated the grand opening of its newest restaurant, located in Farmingville’s Expressway Plaza at 2280 North Ocean Avenue, on Thursday, Oct. 17. It marks Chick-fil-A’s ninth location on Long Island. The new restaurant is expected to bring approximately 115 full- and part-time jobs and will be locally owned and operated through a franchise model, the company said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chick-fil-A, Inc. (@chickfila) It will be open for dine-in …

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by Michael Mashburn
Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
News
Chick-fil-A Could Be Replacing Shuttered Bridgewater Ruby Tuesday's On Route 202 Chick-fil-A Could Be Replacing Shuttered Bridgewater Ruby Tuesday's On Route 202
Chick-fil-A Could Be Replacing Shuttered Bridgewater Ruby Tuesday's On Route 202 Another Chick-fil-A could be coming to Somerset County. The popular fast food eatery, home to its famous chicken sandwiches and for always being closed on Sunday, has an application before the planning board in Bridgewater to open a location at the Towne Square Shopping Center on Route 202.  The planning board will consider the application at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Chick-fil-A would take over the site of a Ruby Tuesday's that shuttered in 2018.  Bridgewater Planning Board Chick-fil-A is proposing to shutter the current building and construct a 4,989 square foot …

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by Sam Barron
New Rochelle, NY
Business
McDonald's Locale To Reopen In New Rochelle After Remodeling McDonald's Locale To Reopen In New Rochelle After Remodeling
McDonald's Locale To Reopen In New Rochelle After Remodeling A McDonald's location in Westchester is set to celebrate its reopening after an extensive remodeling process.  The McDonald's locale at 270 Main St. in New Rochelle will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand reopening on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m., the New Rochelle Chamber Of Commerce announced. The restaurant will be celebrating its remodeled interior and exterior, including a new children's play area and a two-lane drive-thru. The business was closed during the remodeling process.  Those who attend the ceremony will get the chance to enjoy fun, food, and treats afte…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Yorktown New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Yorktown
New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Yorktown A newly-opened Chipotle restaurant in Northern Westchester featuring a unique store design is already a hit with visitors.  The eatery, which opened in Yorktown at 3180 Crompond Rd. on Wednesday, June 26, is receiving a warm reception from those in the area, according to town officials.  The new restaurant is one of the first Chipotle Mexican Grill locations to boast a new store design that includes a wood tile floor, an art wall, and a metal ceiling.  Earlier Report - New Chipotle Location To Open In Yorktown: Here's Where "The opening of yet another national cha…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
New Chipotle Location To Open In Yorktown: Here's Where New Chipotle Location To Open In Yorktown: Here's Where
New Chipotle Location To Open In Yorktown: Here's Where Burrito lovers will soon be able to get their fix at an all-new Chipotle location about to open in Northern Westchester.  The new Chipotle Mexican Grill, located in Yorktown Heights at 3200 Crompond Rd., will open on Wednesday, June 26.  According to a company spokesperson, the eatery, known for its burritos, bowls, and tacos, will feature a "Chipotlane," a drive-thru lane for customers to pick up their digital orders.  Additionally, another incentive for prospective visitors will be the new Chicken al Pastor menu item, which is prepared with a marinade of seared morita pepp…

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by Ben Crnic
Hamilton Township, NJ
Business
Habit Burger Grill Opens New NJ Joint: 'Fresh-From-The-Flame-Food' Habit Burger Grill Opens New NJ Joint: 'Fresh-From-The-Flame-Food'
Habit Burger Grill Opens New NJ Joint: 'Fresh-From-The-Flame-Food' With a promise of mouth-watering flame-cooked food, The Habit Burger Grill opened its 17th restaurant in New Jersey on Tuesday, June 18. The California-based restaurant chain is renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more. The new restaurant and drive-thru are located at 1227 Route 33 in Hamilton. “It’s a dream come true to be able to open The Habit Burger Grill here in Hamilton and feed this city the best Charburgers, salads, shakes, kids’ meals, and sandwiches," said franchise owner John Tomasulo. The 3,100 sq. foot…

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by Jon Craig
Yonkers, NY
Business
New Chick-Fil-A Coming To Yonkers, First In Westchester County New Chick-Fil-A Coming To Yonkers, First In Westchester County
New Chick-Fil-A Coming To Yonkers, First In Westchester County The first Chick-fil-A location in Westchester County has been approved to open soon.  The fast-food eatery will open in Yonkers at the intersection of 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) and 10 Roxbury Dr., and was approved by the city's planning board during their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11.  The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will have a drive-thru and outdoor seating.  The new Chick-fil-A will be located in Yonkers at the intersection of 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) and 10 Roxbury Dr.Google Maps It is not yet clear when the eatery will open, but it will mark t…

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by Ben Crnic
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Starbucks With Drive-Thru Opens In Sussex County (LOOK INSIDE) Starbucks With Drive-Thru Opens In Sussex County (LOOK INSIDE)
Starbucks With Drive-Thru Opens In Sussex County (Look Inside) A new Starbucks has opened its doors in Newton. The cafe has a drive-thru and is located at 123 Water St. The store is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Scroll down to view additional photos. ☕️ Newton Starbucks is open and waiting to serve you! * Located at 123 Water Street; they offer a convenient drive-thru... Posted by Newton, NJ on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Starbucks, 123 Water St., Newton, NJ 07860

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by Valerie Musson
Alexandria, VA
Police & Fire
Un-Happy Meal: Police Seek Loudoun Suspect Who Robbed McDonald's Drive-Thru Un-Happy Meal: Police Seek Loudoun Suspect Who Robbed McDonald's Drive-Thru
Un-Happy Meal: Police Seek Loudoun Suspect Who Robbed McDonald's Drive-Thru Police are searching for the suspect who robbed a Loudoun County McDonald's drive-thru.At around 11 p.m. on August 3, a rear passenger of a car grabbed the cash register through the drive-thru window, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Police said the silver Chevrolet sedan fled the scene with the register.  The suspect was described as a black man in his late 20's or early 30's, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, red vest, and a blue disposable mask, police reported. Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident should call police at 703-777-1021.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Lancaster, PA
Lifestyle
Dunkin' Opens Next Gen Store With Cold Brew On Tap In Central PA Dunkin' Opens Next Gen Store With Cold Brew On Tap In Central PA
Dunkin' Opens Next Gen Store With Cold Brew On Tap In Central PA America's favorite coffee shops has a new look and new features, and one of these stores is now open in central Pennsylvania. Dunkin', previously known as Dunkin' Donuts, has been an American staple since 1950, but even though the company is over 70 years old their latest restaurants are ready for the future. On Christmas Eve Dunkin' opened one of these Next Gen restaurants at 580 Centerville Road in Lancaster, so now folks in the area can run on Dunkin’ faster and more conveniently than ever before. The new Next Gen restaurant offers not only a vibrant, fresh look but it includes new feat…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brentwood, NY
Business
Popular Restaurant To Open New Location In Suffolk County Popular Restaurant To Open New Location In Suffolk County
Popular Restaurant To Open New Location In Suffolk County A popular fast-food spot on Long Island is set to expand to a new location, and it's going to be cheesy.  In early July, the owners of Cheezly's, James Christiano and Cody Kilroy, announced plans to open a second location in Melville sometime this fall or winter. The new restaurant will be located at 606 Broadhollow Road, according to the website.  The other location opened in 2019 in Centereach. Kilroy said some of Cheezly's most popular items on the menu include the buffalo chicken mac and cheese, the "Mac-A-Rito," which is a mac and cheese burrito, and chee…

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by Nicole Valinote
Rutherford, NJ
Business
COVID-19 Can't Stop, Won't Stop Business Boom At Bergen County Krispy Kreme COVID-19 Can't Stop, Won't Stop Business Boom At Bergen County Krispy Kreme
Covid-19 Can't Stop, Won't Stop Business Boom At Bergen County Krispy Kreme The COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to many businesses, but Bergen County's new Krispy Kreme seemingly has nothing to worry about. Daily Voice readers were up bright and early Wednesday, sending photos from the new Liberty Commons shopping center shop located just off Route 17 south. Here's what our trusty readers had to say: Nelly (@imquban Instagram) 7:08 a.m. arrival: Lines were not bad. They changed the drive-thru toward the parking lot to avoid traffic on Route 17. The line was growing as I left and the cars were not following the new layout for the drive-thru. I received the do…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rutherford, NJ
Business
Krispy Kreme Dream Becoming Bergen County Reality Krispy Kreme Dream Becoming Bergen County Reality
Krispy Kreme Dream Becoming Bergen County Reality The dream of a Bergen County Krispy Kreme location is becoming closer to a reality. The doughnut franchise had the signage up at its new East Rutherford location Wednesday. The store is expected to open sometime this year, but it's unclear exactly when.  Krispy Kreme officials were not immediately available for comment when Daily Voice reached out Wednesday. Krispy Kreme is replacing the former bank space near the entrance of the Liberty Commons shopping center on Route 17 south. The shop will make doughnuts on-site and have a drive-thru. Krispy Kreme is replacing the former bank sp…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Times Changing In Butler With Burger King Demolition Times Changing In Butler With Burger King Demolition
Times Changing In Butler With Burger King Demolition Times are changing in Butler with the demolition of Burger King. The Route 23 fast food joint that locals spent years eating and hanging out at came down last Wednesday to make room for a new strip mall. Residents lamented the news in a Facebook group, remembering fire department carnivals in the parking lot and the burgers that fueled late nights out. Construction will soon begin on a 5,000-square-foot Panera Bread, 5,000-square-foot Wawa and 14,900-square-foot CVS pharmacy, the DailyRecord says. The CVS and Panera will both have drive-thru windows. Local officials anticipated a fa…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Starbucks With Drive-Thru Opens In Rochelle Park Starbucks With Drive-Thru Opens In Rochelle Park
Starbucks With Drive-Thru Opens In Rochelle Park A new Starbucks has opened in Rochelle Park. The coffee shop has a drive-thru and is located on Route 17 North (next to The Tile Shop and Longhorn Steakhouse). Hours are: Monday to Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Starbucks:  160 NJ-17 Northbound, Rochelle Park; (201) 845-5550

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Business
Ramsey's Horizon Diner To Become Chick-Fil-A Ramsey's Horizon Diner To Become Chick-Fil-A
Ramsey's Horizon Diner To Become Chick-Fil-A Goodbye, Horizon Diner. Hello, Chick-fil-A. The iconic Ramsey diner will soon be demolished and replaced by the fast food restaurant (including a drive-thru) NorthJersey.com reports. Owner Stafford Saites says no one in the family was interested in taking over the business. No word yet on opening date.

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by Cecilia Levine