‘Five Guys’ No Longer Potential Tenant For Glastonbury Redevelopment

What’s going to happen to building that formerly housed the Chikurin restaurant on Main Street in Glastonbury couldn’t be clearer.

The former Chikurin restaurant on Main Street in Glastonbury is headed for redevelopment. Photo by Kenneth R. Gosselin/kgosselin@courant.com

“Demo” is spray painted across the side and front of the two-story structure.

What isn’t so clear is which tenants will replace the Japanese restaurant now that 2815 Main St. is being redeveloped. Negotiations are on-going but one thing seems pretty certain: it won’t be a Five Guys Burgers & Fries.

George Lee, a broker at Northeast Retail Leasing & Management in Windsor representing the Main Street building, told me Five Guys did look at the site. However, Lee said he now understands the eatery is looking at another location in Glastonbury.

Lee declined to comment further, and the new potential location couldn’t immediately be determined today.

At 2815 Main, Lee told me there are plans for either one or two buildings, totaling up to 8,000 square feet.

Redevelopment plans for the site would require town approval, according to town officials.

There are serious negotiations with potential tenants, Lee told me. He declined to name them, but shops, restaurants and financial institutions are likely candidates for the space.

“We’re in significant discussions,” Lee told me. “We’re past the tire kickers.”

Where do you think the Five Guys chain is looking in Glastonbury?