By Mike Hazlip—
Residents looking for their California Burrito fix at a “coming soon” location in Citrus Heights continue to wait for the business to open.
The restaurant chain plans to open a new location at 7858 Lichen Dr. and installed signage announcing the move in August 2021. However, the location remains unopened to the public as of press time June 20.
A company representative could not be reached for comment, but city spokesman Elyjah Wilbur told The Sentinel in an email Wednesday that the location is “in the development approvals process” with the city as well as outside agencies.
“City staff are working with the business owners so they can open as soon as possible and we are excited to activate the vacant space with new business,” said Wilbur.
A spokesman for Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost’s office said plans at the county level are processed within a 20-day turnaround time according to the California Retail Food Code. He said a “complete plan for review for this location has not yet been submitted, nor has the plan check fee been paid.”
California Burrito began renovation of the property after a failed attempt to bring a Burger King to the location last year, according to a report by The Sentinel.
The Burger King franchise was blocked after discovery of a 1987 non-compete clause in favor of the adjacent McDonald’s restaurant, according to franchise owner Sunny Ghai.
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