The sweet smell of freshly baked donuts may be on the horizon for Frayser residents. Dunkin’ is eying the area for a new location, with building permits currently filed and under review, reports Daily Memphian.
If all goes according to plan, Dunkin’ will be moving into a newly erected 1,092 square foot storefront at 3275 Thomas Street. Locals will doubtless be excited to see life return to the lot-the space previously housed a 2,709 square foot Wendy’s that unfortunately burned down.
The possibility of Dunkin’ taking over the space initially arose in September of last year when property owner Loukas Zagaris entered and withdrew a planned development application. The chain has a commercial new construction permit under review with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development as of April 15.
The filed paperwork describes both the eatery and the work required to bring it to life. Dunkin’, it states, will be drive-thru only. It further establishes: “the existing driveways will be demolished and replaced with one entrance and one exit along Thomas Street / U.S. Highway 51 / TN-3 , ensuring efficient and safe traffic flow.”
Despite being drive-thru only, Dunkin’ is slated to have 11 parking spaces.
Dunkin’ intends to be a positive force for commerce and customers in the area. The letter of intent pertaining to the location states: “This Dunkin’ Donuts development is intended to serve the local community, commuters and visitors by offering convenient access to coffee, breakfast and baked goods.”
Given that Dunkin’ has not yet received the approvals to move forward with construction, it is too early in the planning process to estimate an opening. What Now Memphis will update readers as details become available.
