Chick-fil-A is back in business after a summer closure to widen the driveway at the State Street location in Santa Barbara.
“We are grateful to the city and our contractors who together made this all possible and thankful to be serving our community again,” said Travis Collins, Chick-fil-A franchisee owner.
Chick-fil-A at 3707 State St. closed May 20 to reconfigure its drive lanes from two to three.
Collins said the three-lane drive-thru configuration has already allowed for greater efficiency.
The new lot configuration provides availability for parking around the restaurant, as well as a full lane to pass through to exit the property.
“We have been working diligently to train our new team members so we can continue to efficiently and quickly serve our great community of Santa Barbara,” Collins said.
Chick-fil-A agreed to reconfigure its entrance to reduce the number of times during the day that vehicles back up into the street. The city had threatened to revoke the restaurant’s drive-thru privileges if it didn’t stop the backing up into the streets.
On Thursday, Chick-fil-A employees were working in the lanes to keep traffic moving along swiftly.
Chick-fil-A is working through the Santa Barbara County planning process to open a restaurant at 4765 Calle Real, the former site of IHOP.
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore to Reopen
It appears that a reopening date is near.
According to a news release, Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have been working together to prepare for the highly anticipated reopening of both the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and the Four Seasons Hotel New York.
“Both iconic properties are expected to reopen in fall 2024,” the news release stated.
The owner and operator look forward to ushering in a new era for both celebrated properties, according to the statement.
“In preparation for reopening, recalling furloughed employees will be a priority,” the statement said.
The news release said that the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club underwent a transformation and is scheduled to reopen in September.
Malibu Business Coming, Bed Bath & Beyond Out
Malibu-based Wellness Recharge Center is moving to Santa Barbara, 1425 State St.
“This wellness center will provide a unique experience to Santa Barbara with their Energy Enhancement System,” commercial real estate broker Caitlin Hensel wrote on her Instagram page.
Hensel represented the landlord and sublessor in the transaction.
She also posted that the Bed Bath & Beyond building in the Fairview Shopping Center is now up for lease.
“Excited to announce a very recognizable new listing, the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Goleta’s Fairview Shopping Center! 23,992 SF in one of the area’s finest centers anchored by Sprouts, Michaels, Rite Aid and Miners Hardware. Also home to Starbucks, Jersey Mikes, Wells Fargo, Union Bank, Just Food For Dogs etc. … Goodland locals — who would you like to see in this space??”
Rusty’s Pizza Celebration
Rusty’s Pizza has introduced some new flavors for Fiesta’s 99th year celebration.
The new offerings include the Chicken ‘N Ranch Pizza and Mango Habanero Sauce for Rusty’s Hot Wings. Click here to check out all the flavors.
“We are thrilled to be part of the festivities and celebrations in Santa Barbara and invite everyone to experience these new flavors at any of our Rusty’s Pizza locations,” owner Tyler Duncan said.
