Chick-fil-A has been approved to move to the Northridge Mall in Salinas. The popular chicken fast-food chain used to have a location inside the food court of the mall in the early '90s. This time, the eatery will be located outside and will have a drive-thru. Plans were approved for the new building last week by the city's permit department. Many people are excited about the possibility the chain is coming back to town. The closest option for people on the Central Coast is in San Jose. "I think it's wonderful. I've been waiting a long time for them to come in so I'm happy really happy, really happy," exclaimed Peggy Scheff of Prunedale. With the permit issued, construction can get underway, but there is no reported time for when Chick-fil-A will open. Panera Bread will be opening any day now and Israeli burger chain BurgerIM is expected to open soon too.

Chick-fil-A has been approved to move to the Northridge Mall in Salinas.

The popular chicken fast-food chain used to have a location inside the food court of the mall in the early '90s. This time, the eatery will be located outside and will have a drive-thru.


Plans were approved for the new building last week by the city's permit department.

Many people are excited about the possibility the chain is coming back to town. The closest option for people on the Central Coast is in San Jose.

"I think it's wonderful. I've been waiting a long time for them to come in so I'm happy really happy, really happy," exclaimed Peggy Scheff of Prunedale.

With the permit issued, construction can get underway, but there is no reported time for when Chick-fil-A will open.

Panera Bread will be opening any day now and Israeli burger chain BurgerIM is expected to open soon too.