New Myrtle Beach area development includes Popeyes, Freddy's. Where will they be located?
Popeyes and Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers are expected to be built along S.C 544 in a new development.
On March 3, signs for the restaurants were seen at 1930 S.C. 544 in Conway, near Myrtle Ridge Drive, where construction has already begun. The Freddy's is expected to open in September, said Kim Huynh, Freddy's public relations manager, in an email to The Sun News.
A larger single-family home subdivision named Meadows Edge has been planned in the area behind the future restaurants, according to signs.
Along with the two restaurants, Impeccable Development's website shows there will be a Parker's Kitchen gas station and Mako Express Wash built nearby.
'We don't have an exact exact timeline but working to open it as soon as possible,' said Jared Postal, the director of marketing with Impeccable Development.
The Sun News reached out to Popeyes, Mako Express Wash and Parker's Kitchen for a request to comment but did not hear back.
Popeyes sells Louisiana-style fried chicken with sides like biscuits and Cajun rice, while Freddy's serves frozen custard, steakburgers and hot dogs.
There are currently no Freddy's in Myrtle Beach, but the chain is building a location along S.C. 544 closer to Surfside Beach, according to The Sun News. There is one Popeyes that opened in 2024 along U.S. 501 in Myrtle Beach.
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