Arby’s franchisee Chris Doyle summed up the closing of the Arby’s at 5610 E. Fowler Ave. in two words: “It stinks,” he said.
The location’s last day of business was Christmas Eve. It had been open for about eight years, Doyle estimated.
He said he had to let the restaurant go because keeping it no longer made financial sense. The lease was expiring, and the lessor was asking for more money.
“We’re sorry we had to leave the Temple Terrace community,” said Doyle, of Lutz, who has 23 other franchises in the Tampa area and Raleigh, NC.
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He said a Dunkin’ Donuts is scheduled to move into the building in the coming months. Dunkin’ Donuts has not returned a Friday call from Temple Terrace Patch to its corporate communications office to confirm that a location will open in the former Arby’s space.
Although the Arby’s on Fowler Avenue is closed, roast beef fans don’t have to travel far for the chain’s signature sandwiches. Nearby locations include:
- Arby’s, 2230 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa
- Arby’s, 2810 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa
TT did itself a disservice by not fighting all of the low income housing that the county saw fit to build on the city's boundaries. It really kiiled a lot of desire to live in TT, as I have had people tell me. (Having Suitcase City nearby certainly does not help. They say improvements are coming, but I don't ever think it will get any better unless they bulldoze the whole place and build new) When real estate picks back up again, I am moving to Forest Hills. I will spend my money and do business in Carrollwood. Too bad for TT.
Exactly what part of Temple Terrace are you selling?