Exciting! Popeyes and Jiffy Lube are Coming to Manahawkin, NJ

It was recently announced that two major retailers will be coming to Manahawkin. The Stafford Township Planning Board has approved applications for two new major retailers to come to Manahawkin.

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It was announced in a recent Patch article, that lawmakers in Stafford Township have approved the addition of a Popeyes restaurant and a Jiffy Lube auto repairs shop. According to the article the Popeyes restaurant will replace the Makoto’s restaurant in the Stafford Square Plaza. The Jiffy Lube will find a home in the Stafford Park business plaza.

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According to the Patch, after site work is permitted to begin, the Jiffy Lube store could open for business in Manahawkin within six months or sooner.

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By the way, it also looks like two extremely popular chains are still looking to open in Manahawkin down the road. Both Chik-fil-a and Panera Bread are expected to begin construction along Route 72 very soon, which is great news as both chains have a huge following. Busy times in Southern Ocean County.

How do YOU feel about all these franchises, Popeyes, Jiffy Lube, Chik-fil-a and Panera Bread, coming to Manahawkin? A good move for the Township or over-saturation of the area. Post your comments below, we always love hearing YOUR “two-cents”.

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