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The plan to build a new Chick-fil-A
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restaurant is moving forward in Toms
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River with Township approval to demolish
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and replace the former Bahama Breeze
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restaurant at the Ocean County Mall.
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The Ocean County Planning Board approved
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the project on October 7th, clearing a
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major local hurdle for the Township's
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first Chick-fil-A. The vacant restaurant
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near Hooper and Bay Avenues will be
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demolished. Plans call for a new
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standalone restaurant with drive-thru
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service, covered ordering areas,
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parking, signs, lighting, and
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landscaping. It will be the first
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Chick-fil-A in Toms River, something
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many residents have been waiting for for
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years. The Ocean County Planning Board
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approved the proposal in July. The
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application also included requests for
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zoning variances and design waivers
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involving setbacks, signs, parking, and
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landscaping. Chick-fil-A already
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operates in Brick Township and the
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Manahawkin area. Once completed, the
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Toms River restaurant would become its
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third Ocean County location. There's
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also a restaurant nearby in Howell
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Township on Route 9. When it opens, Toms
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River residents will no longer have to
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travel for the fan-favorite fast-food
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spot. But, there is no official opening
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date. Demolition and construction still
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need to take place before the new
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restaurant can welcome customers.
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