Chick-Fil-A Closes Its Doors

Chick Fil-A Closes it's Doors 

Sadly, yesterday, August 31st, 2024 Chick Fil-A closed up shop at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman, Ohio. Chick Fil-A has served fantastic meals including a fabulous chicken sandwich and fantastic waffle fries. 

Shocked after reading the we will close our doors on August 31st sign taped to the side of the counter, I asked the manager for more information. After all, we are talking about Chick Fil-A, the darling fast food chain with locations everywhere. Including the Southern Park Mall located in Boardman, Ohio.

He told me that he did not have a choice. The franchise was told by the mall management that they would not renew the provided space where the restaurant conducted business for the past 44 years. 

Attempts were made and discussions planned but to no avail. (Seriously, no talks about a franchise for the last 44 years!)

My thoughts are now focused on hoping the current employee's working at Chick-Fil-A can find new employment at a new venture. Thankfully, I was told that all employee's would be transferred to the several other local restaurants. So, at least that is some good news. 

After my conversation with the manager, it was time to go. I took my chicken sandwich, 12 pack chicken nuggets, and medium sized macaroni and cheese and began my exit. 

I stopped for a mere few seconds. I slowly took a wide look at the restaurant just hours before it closed. The same restaurant I have been a patron for many many years.  In front of me were dozens of empty tables quietly waiting for customers to sit down and eat their food. 

I took a long hard look, turned slowly, and exited for the last time.

If it matters anymore, the Grassy Knoll Institute awards 5 hits out 5 for my last visit to Chick Fil-A.

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