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What's Replacing The KFC At Plaza Center?

The now-closed Kentucky Fried Chicken in downtown Secaucus will soon reopen as ...

SECAUCUS, NJ — The now-closed Kentucky Fried Chicken in downtown Secaucus will soon reopen as ...

Wayback Burgers! Yes, that's according to Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli. Wayback Burgers is a burger chain that also serves hot dogs, milkshakes, sandwiches and salads along with burgers.

Mayor Gonnelli said expect them to open in about a month. The Kentucky Fried Chicken abruptly shut down a few weeks ago, and many in town have been speculating what will replace it. There was not a rent increase at the strip mall, which includes Vito's bakery, Plaza Pizza and the CVS and is owned by Oscar Realty in Englewood.

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Rather, Gonnelli said it was his impression that the KFC just didn't get that much business.

The nearest Wayback Burgers is in Little Ferry. They bill themselves as a "superior" burger chain, similar to Shake Shack or Five Guys. Here's their menu: https://waybackburgers.com/men...

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