Burger, Spa Chains Propose New Locations Near Mokena

, the will consider the special use requests of three businesses hoping to locate to the village. 

Here's a look at the companies trying to become corporate citizens in Mokena's neighbor Frankfort, with some background on what they need to make that happen:

Meatheads Burgers & Fries: The Bloomington-based hamburger chain is asking for a carry-out restaurant and outdoor seating permit for a new location in the Prairie Crossings Shopping Center at 11143 W. Lincoln Hwy.

The village and Meatheads have been in talks to come to Frankfort for about a year, said Planning Supervisor Zach Brown. The burger restaurant would be a good fit in the shopping center, complementing and , Brown added.

Massage Envy: The massage and spa chain, with 765 locations in 42 states, is also considering opening an outlet at the Prairie Crossings Shopping. But in order to put a full-service massage spa at 11057 and 11061 W. Lincoln Hwy., Massage Envy needs a special operating permit, because businesses of that type need approval by the Village Board to open in Frankfort, Brown said, adding the company approached the village about a few months ago.

The Frankfort Plan Commission will discuss these businesses at its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14.

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