National Fried Chicken Chain Planning First Manatee County Location: Reports

BRADENTON, FL — A national fried chicken chain plans to open its first Manatee County location after buying property in Bradenton, reports said.

Church's Texas Chicken bought a 1.14-acre site at 2815 First Street E. in Bradenton for $975,000, the Business Observer reported.

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The 50,000-square-foot building was previously owned by Bradenton Car Wash SPEC LLC, reports said.

"This was a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last remaining undeveloped commercial sites along First Street," said Adam Doak, the real estate agent with American Property Group of Sarasota, Inc. who brokered the sale, according to the Bradenton Herald. "With its exceptional frontage, strong traffic counts and surrounding national retailers, the property is ideally positioned for a successful quick-service restaurant development."

Church's Texas Chicken reportedly plans to develop a quick-service restaurant at the site.

The brand, known for hand-battered, small-batch fried chicken, was founded in San Antonio in 1952 and later moved its headquarters to Atlanta.

The chain currently has 27 locations in Florida, according to Church's website.

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