The King has flown the coop.
Construction has started on a Chick-fil-A that will replace Burger King, and it’s slated to open Jan. 6.
After adding Burger King to the Reitz Union, there wasn’t a need for multiple locations on campus, so the Gator Dining Services team began searching for alternatives to replace the location near Broward Hall, marketing program manager Jill Rodriguez wrote in an email.
“Chick-fil-A always ranks high on our student surveys as a favorite brand,” Rodriguez said. “This made the decision to move forward with a second location on main campus an easy one.”
She said the Hub’s Chick-fil-A has limited seating and is constantly packed, but the new location near Broward will alleviate the traffic with its ample space for customers.
She did not say how much the project will cost.
Andrew Babcock, a 20-year-old UF finance sophomore, said the restaurant could be a healthier alternative to Burger King’s food.
“I think it’s going to be beneficial to students,” Babcock said. “The lines at the current Chick-fil-A are already atrocious.”
He said he wishes Gator Dining would have chosen a different chain to add variety on campus.
A version of this story ran on page 1 on 12/4/2013 under the headline "Chick-fil-A to replace Burger King near Broward"
