PARSIPPANY — The new Chick-fil-A located at 1180 Route 46 officially opened on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 a.m.

Excited patrons eagerly lined up, anticipating the scrumptious breakfast offerings from Chick-fil-A.

The new building is 5,338 square feet with 62 interior seats and 18 exterior seating. 81 total parking spaces, and eight electric charging stations. In addition, the drive-through will consist of two lanes with enough room to stack about 60 cars in each lane.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio said “This is a great company that always gives back, and Charlie Atie is a great, caring guy. I know they will be a great community partner with Parsippany. I wish you much success!”

Store owner-operator Charlie Atie is a former police chief for Prospect Park. He said he looks forward to becoming part of the Parsippany community by providing space for events, supporting local sports teams, and bringing people together.

“Chick-fil-A serves not only food, but it is also a place of community and belonging,” Atie said. “Great food brings people together, and I look forward to providing a space where our guests can foster meaningful connections.”

“Chick-fil-A Parsippany will be an integral part of my family, and I look forward to welcoming our team members, guests, and the Parsippany community as one of our own,” he said. “This isn’t just my restaurant – it belongs to the community as well.”

Addressing the crowd of 100 invited guests to the private grand opening, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill said “Chick-fil-A, holding the title of the largest quick-service chicken family-owned and operated restaurant chain in the United States, boasts over 2,000 locations across 48 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada. We’re thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Chick-fil-A in Parsippany. With its arrival, we anticipate enjoying its renowned fare and foreseeing increased job opportunities and economic prosperity for our community.  It’s bound to be a resounding success in Parsippany!”

The project had been underway for several years. Dr. Bhagirath Maheta, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, acquired the property in 2020. Originally comprising three outdated office buildings, the property was initially put up for sale in 2016. Dr. Maheta envisioned enhancing the area’s image and attracting a renowned tenant, ultimately securing Chick-fil-A for the location.

Dr. Maheta’s presence in Parsippany is a significant addition, bringing projects that contribute to increased revenue, huge ratables, expanded employment opportunities, and solid property tax revenues.

This property was in a state of decline and desperately needed revitalization. With only 30% occupancy and a troubling history including six robberies in the past three years, it had become a hotspot for illicit activities, with evidence of drug abuse occurring on-site during nighttime hours. It had become a blight on the area.

The property could have been developed with a 24-7, 365-day Wawa or QuickChek, however, Dr. Maheta chose Chick-fil-A since it wasn’t a 24-7, 365-day business, and is also closed on Sunday. 

“I would like to thank all the board members who supported the Chick-fil-A application. I also would like to Thank Chairman Robert Iracane for thinking out of the box and having the vision for the last 27 years to understand the need to improve our community.  Thank you to all Township representatives and Joe O’Neill, Robert Garofalo’s attorney, and people who supported the project,” stated Maheta.

Chick-fil-A has established its presence across New Jersey, with a location conveniently situated just beyond Parsippany in the Briarcliff Commons shopping center in Morris Plains. Renowned for its delectable offerings such as chicken sandwiches, nuggets, tenders, salads, waffle fries, and milkshakes, the chain continues to captivate customers with its delicious menu options.

In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.

PARSIPPANY — Safelite Auto Glass has been granted approval by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Minor Site Plan & Subdivision Committee Planning Board to establish its presence at 200 Route 46.

Presently situated at 219 Changebridge Road, Montville, Safelite will transition to its new location. With over 70 years of industry expertise, Safelite is a trusted name in auto glass services. Originating from a solitary establishment in Wichita, Kansas in 1947, Safelite has expanded to become the largest auto glass specialist company in the United States, boasting over 850 locations nationwide.

PARSIPPANY — Nestled in Lake Hiawatha, this comprehensive pet salon sits behind Gene’s Deli at 87 North Beverwyck Road, close to the Chesapeake Avenue junction.

On Saturday, April 20, the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio warmly greeted Eric and Evee Zimmerman, the proud owners, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Council Vice President Frank Neglia, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Chairman Frank Cahill, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Secretary Raj Dichpally were among the guests at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Also present were owner Erick Zimmermann, accompanied by his lead groomer, Evee Huaman, along with residents, friends, and their families.

The first of its kind in the area, Wash-N-Wag offers both professional and self-wash options for your pets. It prides itself on providing a convenient and accessible schedule for clients to wash their pets at their own time, pace, and comfort. They offer self-wash clients access to all of the professional-grade grooming equipment and supplies needed to make your pet look their best.

Additionally, Wash-N-Wag offers professional grooming services. Lead Groomer Evee takes her time to make sure that the pets she grooms feel pampered and cared for. Specializing in dog behavior training and grooming, Evee is excited to offer her professionalism and services to the new shop.

Erick Zimmermann lends his expertise with over 10 years of experience in the pet trade as a shop owner and local pet supply manufacturer. At Wash-N-Wag, you can explore the shop and find the small hand-curated assortment of offerings. 

Zimmermann hopes that his shop gives residents affordable and local access to high-quality supplies at fair prices. Along with premium brands, the shop features locally-made treats and supplies. Wash-N-Wag carries a full line of premium shampoos, grooming tools, foods, treats, interactive toys, enrichment aids, and daily supplies.

Since moving to Parsippany in 1992, Erick has always wanted to open up a shop in Lake Hiawatha. He is excited to join the other local businesses on the North Beverwyck and offer his unique blend of services to the residents.

The establishment provides professional bathing services and self-wash options, including de-shedding, nail trims, teeth brushing, and fur brush-outs. Additionally, they retail a diverse range of pet supplies, catering to reptiles, hermit crabs, birds, cats, and dogs.

Wash-N-Wag operates from Tuesday to Saturday, with hours from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are closed on Mondays. For self-wash customers, checking in at least an hour before closing time is advised, with no appointment necessary.