According to recent reporting in the JDR, it appears that a popular chain may be coming to St. Johns.
“The St. Johns County Development Review Committee sought to identify an unnamed fast-food restaurant in plans under review at its Dec. 18 meeting, but the project engineer was coy with the answer,” the report states.
Because Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. is planning the drive-thru restaurant, JDR asserts it is likely Chick-fil-A given that the Fort Lauderdale-based consulting firm frequently provides Chick-fil-A with civil engineering and survey services.
Jan Trantham, a senior transportation planner, asked a Bowman representative to disclose the name of the restaurant.
“I don’t think we’re supposed to, but I think everyone knows who it is,” the representative said.
Reportedly, restaurant is planned at 3405 B International Golf Parkway, about 2.2 miles southwest of retailers Buc-ee’s, Costco and the recently opened Bass Pro Shops. It is across the street from Tocoi Creek High School.
Project plans show a 5,558-square-foot restaurant with seating for 106 inside and 16 outside. The double drive-thru has a peak capacity of 57 cars. There will be 71 parking spaces.
Bowman’s website states that the company partners with Chick-fil-A to provide services for new stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Bowman Consulting Group also collaborates with hamburger chain Checkers and Rally’s and drive-thru coffee shop Dutch Bros.
