Gaithersburg is poised to get a new one-stop shop for made-to-order meals, convenience basics, and fuel. Dash In combines the best of all of these worlds, and is one step closer to opening a location on the Shady Grove Road lot that currently houses a defunct Red Lobster, reports MoCo Show.
Dash In will not be moving into the 15700 Shady Grove Road storefront that housed the seafood restaurant. The chain was recently granted Conditional Use No. CU2026-04, allowing it to tear down Red Lobster and to redevelop the lot.
Dash In plans to erect a nearly 5,000 square foot storefront with six fueling stations offering 12 fueling positions. Proving itself to truly be a bit of a Swiss Army concept, it will also have two stations for charging electric vehicles, an automatic car wash, 35 parking spaces, and picnic benches for outdoor seating.
There is not yet a projected opening timeline for Dash In’s Gaithersburg location, however given that Red Lobster still needs to be demolished before any construction can occur, it seems improbable that the concept will be open before 2027.
Dash In has been greeting visitors since 1979. The concept distinguishes itself through superior customer service and-in particular-its cuisine. As the website explains: “we believe convenience should come with a little more care. That’s why we serve fresh food with locally-sourced ingredients. We create a bright, clean, welcoming space when you need a breather.”
