Expansions/Moves

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Chipotle’s Aggressive 2025 Growth Plan in the CSRA

A local Chipotle manager tells ABD he’s been told three new Chipotle Restaurants will open in 2025. According to Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate, one of them will open on 2999 Washington Road in front of the shopping center featuring the new Fresh Take Grocery store and adjacent to the Waffle House by the overpass near I-20. JT handles the commercial leasing for the entire center. The free-standing 3309 square foot location was most recently leased by Echo Park, a pre-owned vehicle dealership, which closed in June of 2023. Despite

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New Owner to Expand CSRA Coffee Shop

Cavalier’s Coffeehouse was opened four and a half years ago by founder, David Brannon during Covid. Through those tough times, the North Augusta native made it successful, becoming a stopping place for students and business folk alike. Fast forward to February 2025. As ABD has reported, Brannon, now the Director of Palmetto Peach Development, has been heading up a $35 million investment in Beacon Bluff. When it came time to turn over the reins of Cavalier’s Coffeehouse recently, he was approached by several potential buyers. “I wanted to continue the

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SRP Breaks Ground on New Location

SRP Federal Credit Union is opening a new location in Allendale, SC. The new location, expected to be completed by winter 2025, will expand SRP’s presence in Allendale County for providing financial services. “Today, we are not just breaking ground on a new building,” said Eric Jenkins, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union, during the ceremony. “We’re laying the foundation for stronger financial futures and enhanced opportunities for all members of this community.” Designed by Heavener & Associates Construction Company, the Allendale branch will feature four teller stations and four

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Franchised Coffee stand about to open 3rd location in CSRA

A drive-thru coffee stand that was supposed to replace an iconic gas station in March 2024, is set to open sometime in May, according to local managers. The land is cleared for the newest 7 Brew Coffee stand at the corner of Walton Way Extension and Wheeler Road in West Augusta. Smith’s Chevron occupied the near one-acre lot for 37 years, before the owner retired and left travelers by the busy intersection to wonder, “What’s next?” 7 Brew will only need approximately 500 square feet for the building to allow

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CSRA Family Farm Continues “Growing”

What began as a produce stand in North, South Carolina 10 years ago grew into one of the largest family farms in the state. Last April, McCurley Farms started selling produce at Southern Carolina Palms in Aiken. Three months later, Paul McCurley found a permanent location at 949 Doughtery Road. Now, the farm is growing again. “Property became available behind our house in North. We leased another 79 acres a few weeks ago which will give us more space for planting watermelons, beans, and peas,” explained McCurley. Their success has

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Sponsored: Remodeler unveils new product at Augusta Home & Garden Show

Most of the talk coming from the Countersync booth this weekend at the Augusta Home & Garden show won’t be about countertops. It will be about the fastest growing part of Bill Phillips’ 15-year-old ownership of the 22-year-old Countersync business; and that is Bathroom/Shower renovations and a new partnership with the Los Angeles, California creator of the MR Walls company, Mario Romano. This year, Bill will have a walk-in shower display and information about an exclusive distributorship he has with MR Walls.  “This company designs contoured and textured solid surface

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Iconic Fast-Food Restaurant Open in CSRA

It’s a long way from here to California. Up until a couple of months ago, you would’ve had to make that trip to sample one of the state’s first fast-food chains. Fosters Freeze opened in Thomson in November at 2447 Cobbham Road and fans were quick to share the news on social media. This is Fosters’ first foray outside of California’s 62 locations. Franchise owner, Deep Takhar has family in Augusta. His sister and brother-in-law own 8 GasPro stations in the CSRA and one in Statesboro. Fosters Freeze is next

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Third location of popular eatery announced

It’s billed as the best place in the CSRA for breakfast and lunch, a place where everybody knows your name. If you are a regular at the Sunrise Grill, you can say “cheers” to their newest location at Daniel Village on Wrightsboro Road. According to Southeastern Development Associates, the new location will be within walking distance of some of the highest-income areas of Richmond County and with plenty of built-in customers to the Daniel Village area including Medical College of Georgia, Downtown Augusta, and the Augusta National Golf Club. Their

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CSRA company expands with $4 million investment

The parent company of a manufacturing company on West Five Notch Road in Edgefield County, just south of Murrah Road, plans to expand. A news release from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) announced Portland Bolt and Manufacturing will add a new facility alongside the former Southern Anchor Bolt facility. The $4.3 million investment will create more than 20 jobs. “We applaud Portland Bolt’s continued investment in Edgefield County and the new opportunities it creates for South Carolinians with this expansion. This announcement highlights Portland Bolt’s commitment to our community,

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CSRA company partners with leading distributor

Hoover Treated Wood Products, based in Thomson, is strengthening its footprint in the Southeast through an expanded partnership with Boise Cascade. This agreement positions Hoover’s fire-retardant wood products at Boise Cascade branches across the Southeast, bolstering both companies’ leadership in building materials. Hoover, the world’s leading manufacturer of Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) products, has strengthened its long-established relationship with Boise Cascade, a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials. “Boise Cascade is our premier partner for our fire and life-safety FRTW products,” said David Gillrie, President and CEO of Hoover

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