Burrito buffs and French fry fanatics rejoice — a quick fix is headed close to campus this summer.
The former Blockbuster near the University’s North Gates on West State Street will soon be divided to house a Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Chipotle Mexican Grill, according to Austin Earhart, an agent with Beau Box Commercial Real Estate.
Earhart said this will mark Chipotle’s first franchise in Louisiana. The chain boasts more than 1,000 locations across the country, according to the company’s website.
There is currently one other Five Guys restaurant in Baton Rouge, located in Towne Center.
Earhart said lease development was in the works for about two years until contracts for both locations were executed at the end of last year.
The restaurants will soon begin construction, Earhart said.
“I imagine they’ll be moving in around mid to late summer,” he said.
 
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