Long John Silver’s, A&W restaurant in Butler Township closed, torn down
BUTLER TWP — The crowded commercial district along Route 356 in Butler Township has temporarily lost a pair of fast-food dining options.
Over the past week, a demolition crew has begun tearing down the combination A&W/Long John Silver’s restaurant at Moraine Pointe Plaza. However, according to multiple Butler Township officials, the property is not expected to be vacant for very long.
Butler Township manager Tom Knights and planning commission member Sam Zurzolo both said a new Long John Silver’s restaurant will be built on the site of the now-demolished one. According to Knights, the chain has set September as its target for completing the new location.
“They’re going to remodel it,” Zurzolo said. “They’re tearing it down for a new Long John Silver’s.”
According to Zurzolo, Echo Construction is in charge of building the new location.
Although both are positive on Long John Silver’s remaining in Butler, neither Knights nor Zurzolo could confirm whether the A&W half of the restaurant combination will also be included. Both chains were, at one time, under the same umbrella — Yum Brands — but are now owned by separate companies.
As of Monday afternoon, April 27, only a fraction of the old structure remains standing, including the drive-through menu and ordering microphone.
According to Knights, because the new location will have the same layout and parking lot as the old one, it will not have to go through the land development application process.
