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The first free standing CFA in MA was opened in 2012 in Chicopee. Before that, two were in malls in MA and 1 in a mall in NH. As I noted, typically CFA corporate owns the buildings and equipment. Being in a mall probably gave them the ability to be in the market with little investment.
OK that makes sense as I believe that's when the Danbury one opened too as I remember them giving us at my job vouchers to try for free. But 20 years ago was mentioned earlier and I don't think they were north of Philly metro (except for the one on the actual NYU campus) until the 2010s decade.
It's kind of like the Southern chain Checkers/Rallys which I don't think is in CT yet. The one in Mt. Vernon, NY just north of the Bronx was their northernmost one on the immediate East Coast (they have ones further north in the Buffalo/Rochester area and in Illinois and Michigan). The Mt. Vernon one actually shut down last year so now that title goes to one of several they have in the Bronx but I heard rumors of them expanding north of the City and into CT.
Looking forward to Milford Chick- Fil-a. I like their food and fries.
Rumor is it's going into the old Hooter's location. Will see.
The best chicken sandwiches I've had almost anywhere are from Oar & Oak Birdhouse in Stratford. They're opening a Milford location soon too. Don't know what they do, but the tenderness and flavor on the chicken is so good.
Haven Hot Chicken is also very good. Very similar to Hattie B's in Nashville. They're in New Haven and opening an Orange location.
Rumor is it's going into the old Hooter's location. Will see.
The best chicken sandwiches I've had almost anywhere are from Oar & Oak Birdhouse in Stratford. They're opening a Milford location soon too. Don't know what they do, but the tenderness and flavor on the chicken is so good.
Haven Hot Chicken is also very good. Very similar to Hattie B's in Nashville. They're in New Haven and opening an Orange location.
Chicken sandwiches are hot now!
Nothing beats a basic. A soft bun, a filet, and two pickle slices. That's it.
It's actually approved for a 4th building to the side of the back one.
Not sure if it will happen though.
That’s true, there is a fourth building proposed for this site. The owner, Carpinato Group, is still marketing the space so I can’t see why it won’t get built eventually. It’s not like Glastonbury has a lot of vacant retail space. There are currently two vacant storefronts there. The former 1000 Degree Pizza spot in the Chick-fil-A building and a space next to the Banfield Pet Hospital. Those aren’t that large so I would think if a larger retailer came along wanting space they’d build the fourth building. It’s just a matter of time and market. Jay
OK that makes sense as I believe that's when the Danbury one opened too as I remember them giving us at my job vouchers to try for free. But 20 years ago was mentioned earlier and I don't think they were north of Philly metro (except for the one on the actual NYU campus) until the 2010s decade.
It's kind of like the Southern chain Checkers/Rallys which I don't think is in CT yet. The one in Mt. Vernon, NY just north of the Bronx was their northernmost one on the immediate East Coast (they have ones further north in the Buffalo/Rochester area and in Illinois and Michigan). The Mt. Vernon one actually shut down last year so now that title goes to one of several they have in the Bronx but I heard rumors of them expanding north of the City and into CT.
I've lived in this town for almost 30 years and CFA has been there for as long as I can remember. Per state corporation records, CFA registered as a business in MA in 1998 so 20 years sounds about right.
That’s true, there is a fourth building proposed for this site. The owner, Carpinato Group, is still marketing the space so I can’t see why it won’t get built eventually. It’s not like Glastonbury has a lot of vacant retail space. There are currently two vacant storefronts there. The former 1000 Degree Pizza spot in the Chick-fil-A building and a space next to the Banfield Pet Hospital. Those aren’t that large so I would think if a larger retailer came along wanting space they’d build the fourth building. It’s just a matter of time and market. Jay
1000° is leased to another pizza restaurant. Think that makes 27 for Gbury!
Most every space for rent is under commitment except the least attractive...
1000° is leased to another pizza restaurant. Think that makes 27 for Gbury!
Most every space for rent is under commitment except the least attractive...
It is? That’s good, I think. I have to say we were not impressed at all with 1000 Degrees. It wasn’t that good. To me it tasted like glorified bowling alley pizza. Just not up to Connecticut standards.
I hope that a good thin crust pizza place would come in there. Would it be too much to hope for a New Haven place like Sally’s, Frank Pepe’s or Modern to come in? I can only imagine the traffic and parking nightmare that would create. Jay
I've lived in this town for almost 30 years and CFA has been there for as long as I can remember. Per state corporation records, CFA registered as a business in MA in 1998 so 20 years sounds about right.
Interesting.....well obviously I'm not doubting it, but my basis was when I looked at a national list at the time on their website the only one north of the Philly area in the Northeast they showed was the one on the NYU campus. I guess they just avoided the NY area for awhile....
Any way you like it, Birdhouse excels because of the chicken and the bun
Twist my arm. I'm in. I'm there.
Looks like they open at 4 and the pic looks scrumptious. Might have to stop in on the way up to New Haven for a wedding tonite. Anything is better than wedding food.
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