March 19, 2022 11:50 a.m. 

In the KQEN Business Spotlight:

Chipotle Mexican Grill, the national chain based in Newport Bay, California, has filed an application to build a new restaurant at the Roseburg Marketplace, at the location soon to be vacated by Loggers Tap House.

John Lazur of the City of Roseburg Community Development Department told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the application was turned in on March 2nd. Developers plan to demolish the existing building and construct a 2,325 square foot outlet. The site will include a drive-through and 300 square feet of outdoor seating area.

Chipotle, founded in 1993, is considered to be one of the first “fast casual” dining restaurants. McDonald’s Corporation became a major investor in 1998 but fully divested itself by 2006. As of this year, the chain has grown to 3,000 locations. That includes in the United States, along with stores in Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

While the process of locating in Roseburg has begun, a company spokesperson remains somewhat vague. Sally Evans, Analyst for External Communications for Chipotle told KQEN, “We are currently scheduled to open a location in Roseburg at some point next winter”. Evans said those are the only details she could share for now.

Drawings of the design for the proposed Chipotle site are posted with this story. 6-2060 NW Stewart Pkwy_Arch Dwgs_220225