The tempting smell of freshly prepared food will soon be returning to a Memphis storefront, following a period of dormancy. A new American Deli location is headed to a former Wendy’s, and paperwork suggests the eatery will be customer-ready in the not-too-distant future.
American Deli will be moving into a 2,678 square foot space located at 2221 Frayser Boulevard. The concept has a sign permit application under review with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development as of March 31 of this year.
A certificate of occupancy previously submitted for the deli stated that it will have an occupant load of 25, while a commercial alteration permit issued last April described the scope of work owner Dae Shin planned for the concept as: “I would like to remodel Wendy’s store to new restaurant. I have a plan to change door and remake the countertop where the countertop is located. Also, I need to change the hood because all equipment are too old. Tile and paint inside of the store as well.”…