Chick-fil-A Backs Out Of Braintree Motel 6 Property
BRAINTREE, MA — Chicken fans in Braintree are going to be upset to learn that the company is no longer set to open in the former Motel 6 location.
Mayor Erin Joyce confirmed that the company will not exercise its right to occupy the Union Street property.
This comes after the site was most recently approved for developing a Chick-fil-A restaurant and a bank with active planning board presentations as recently as August to discuss minor modifications to that permit.
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However, Torrington Properties, which owns the site, received notice from the restaurant chain that it wouldn’t be moving into the space, creating an uncertain future for the property.
“While this news is surprising to all of us, we recognize the immediate positives – that substantial improvements have already been made to the site and the eyesore that was Motel 6 is cleaned up,” said Joyce. “We look forward to continuing to work with Torrington as they secure a new tenant and proceed with construction, as we are all anxious to have a new investment in the heart of our Town.”
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The former Motel 6 building was demolished this spring after years of vacancy and local controversy.
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