Wednesday night, the Parma Planning Commission approved the construction of a brand new Chick-fil-A building at 6688 Ridge Road, which currently houses medical offices. Although the fast-food chain higherups haven’t officially confirmed the location, Parma is at least one step closer to realizing its chicken-loving dreams.
“Getting a Chick-fil-A to open in the city has been elusive,” Mayor Tim DeGeeter told Cleveland.com, while also explaining that the restaurant was approved to move into a former YMCA property in 2016, but never came to fruition.
While Chick-fil-A, which has several locations dotting Northeast Ohio, is known for its ridiculous, bad-spelling cow mascot and deep-fried chicken options, the company has also taken rightful heat for its stance against LGBTQ matters in recent years.
Parma city planners predict that construction should begin as early as next year.
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This article appears in Jun 26 – Jul 2, 2019.
I just like their chicken. I go to restaurants only to eat and or drink.
I think chick-fil-a is probably too expensive for the Parma diners.
Amazing what great cutomer service will do for a business. Looking forward to them finally making it to Parmaville!
Two Chick-Fil-A founding family members are among the 300 richest people in the world… Ha! Ha! That’s called “justice” for all the criticism they get for having exercised their personal freedom of speech and religion (and definition of marriage) – while in no way discriminating against customers at their establishments.
This continued attack against freedom of speech – if not sharing the same views as those doing the judging – is out of control.
I think it’s their business to express themselves about whatever they beliece in. It’s our business to do the same with our money. I’m not sure why a fast food opening is news to begin with!
You’re not sure why a fast food opening is news? Because it’s what SCene does best and because it’s about Parma, that’s why. Parma is not exactly some high-end foodie town. A Chick-fil-a is just right for Parma. They probably won’t even realize that “fil-a” and that stupid “Eat Mor Chikin” slogan are both terrble spellingg misteaks.