Developer, David Schlafly, who recently bought the building at 7434 Manchester Road, said in an email to 40 South News Monday, that Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken has looked at the location, but no deal has been made.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is a franchise with locations in Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. The original location, in Memphis, has been in business 60 years, according to its website.
Schlafly said he’s continuing to market the building for lease.
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He also said that with the purchase he’ll be able to open another property of his, The Mill (2729 Sutton Boulevard), to Manchester Road.
Doug – Ian Froeb must have missed your scoop! Hopefully this is still on track for the old Hardee’s location.
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/restaurants/gus-s-world-famous-fried-chicken-announces-future-st-louis/article_2fee6aa0-24f5-538a-a90c-da446f18f328.html
Thanks, Ian – I heard about this at the ribbon cutting yesterday, and Schlafly confirmed it today.
This needs to happen! What an amazing addition this would be for maplewood!
Just today our trusty Gus’s cup sprang a leak…. that’s crazy! We REALLY hope this deal goes through!
I hope so too. We need to get you a new cup. I can’t wait for you guys to open to.
Remember when Hardee’s was there & their fried chicken was so good, they couldn’t keep up with the demand. This is EXCITING!
That’s pretty exciting. They are always on my list when I’m in Memphis. Great food and good prices.
I am from Memphis and now live in Maplewood. This is the best fried chicken ever. It would be a dream come true if they came to Maplewood!
That is the best fried chicken that I have ever had. Have been to the Memphis location