A new Chick-fil-A is slated to open this fall in Fort Gratiot as part of the chain’s expansion in Michigan. The new restaurant is located at 4783 24th Ave, directly in front of the Meijer store. This news was first seen in The Time Herald.
Plans for the upcoming location first received approval last November and the previous property, which once belonged to a Golden Corral restaurant, has been demolished. According to the plans submitted, the new restaurant will occupy an impressive 5,100-square-foot building with 70 indoor seats, 20 outdoor seats, and a two-lane drive-through.
The new restaurant will be owned and operated by Ryan Weston, whose relationship with Chick-fil-A dates back to his days in North Carolina as Operating Partner for the chain’s Hendersonville location for over two years.
“Ever since my wife and I took an hour-long road trip to the closest restaurant in our early 20’s, I have been a loyal fan and couldn’t be more excited to bring Chick-fil-A to Fort Gratiot. My hope with this restaurant is not only to serve Guests with a smile, but to build a place where the community can gather and to make a truly positive impact on those around us,” said Weston in an email to What Now Detroit.
Having spent a large portion of his professional life in North Carolina, Weston cannot wait to bring his favorite food chain to his home.
“Ever since my wife and I took an hour-long road trip to the closest restaurant in our early 20’s, I have been a loyal fan and couldn’t be more excited to bring Chick-fil-A to Fort Gratiot. My hope with this restaurant is not only to serve Guests with a smile, but to build a place where the community can gather and to make a truly positive impact on those around us.”
