The restaurant, located at 2111 S Sterling St., was previously the site of Fatz Cafe, which closed in August of 2023 as the company filed for bankruptcy and closed all of its locations.
Olive Garden is set to open its doors in Morganton in November 2025 at the location previously occupied by Fatz Cafe. Meanwhile, the recently opened ABC Store in Morganton is gearing up for its grand opening event on February 24, after welcoming customers on February 17.Â
The Italian restaurant Olive Garden in Morganton is eagerly awaiting the approval of its building plans by the City's Development and Design Department.
Meanwhile, the former Fatz building will be demolished to make way for the new establishment, which is expected to be a 6,327 square feet restaurant seating around 150 guests.
In other news, this article explores different restaurants and where they stand before the end of 2024.Â
Olive Garden may potentially open in the old Fatz building in Morganton, with plans currently being reviewed by the City's Development & Design department. The process involves extensive details such as zoning, construction permits, and approvals, with a potential opening date in January 2025 if everything aligns perfectly. Alongside Olive Garden, Chipotle Mexican Grill is also under consideration to be established in the former Kentucky Fried Chicken location. Additionally, a new urgent care facility is set to open on Burkemont Avenue, while Buzze's Creamery & General Store will be relocating from Green Street to Old NC 18 Road, expressing gratitude to the community for their ongoing support.
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