There once was a KFC located on the west side of Owatonna and it is now being replaced by Chipotle. It is said to open on Wednesday, May 28, but there is no set time for when it will open due to possible delays.

Within a block, there is a local restaurant called Red and Green Burrito that sells similar products as Chipotle. In that same area of Owatonna,  there are many restaurants that are alike: Starbucks, Caribou and Dunkin’ Donuts. 

There are other businesses like A Taste Of The Big Apple and Nick’s Pizza Palace which are both pizza joints within a block of each other in downtown Owatonna Not too far, Pizza Ranch and Pizza Hut are also within a block away from each other.

All of these restaurants being next to each other can give consumers in the area more of a variety of something special and different each restaurant has to offer.

With Chipotle opening in about a week, many people are getting excited. Sophomore Jasher Young said, “I’m excited for it to open and go there because I really enjoy Chipotle.” Young mentioned that with the placement of those two Mexican restaurants being next to each other, could impact Red and Green business. Young has been really wanting a Chipotle in Owatonna and with one being built, he is glad. 

Chipotle is set to open at the end of the month and there are plenty of people in the community who are excited about the addition.