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Visions For Vacancies: Arby's in Broomall

What would you like to see at the former Arby's site in Broomall?

 

Historically a spot for fast food chain restaurants, the site at 2084 Sproul Road in Broomall has remained vacant since last year. The most recent of which was Arby's–a fast food restaurant known for serving its signature roast beef sandwiches. And before Arby's there was Burger King.

Arby's offered fast food sandwiches to the Marple Newtown community from Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. What remains is now an empty, 2,800-square-foot storefront situated in between Jacquette's Bakery in the Sproul Plaza and Fritsch's Sunoco

Marple Newtown Patch wants to know what you would like to see at this freestanding restaurant on 2084 Sproul Road in Broomall.

  • What would you like to see at the former Arby's site in Broomall?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Another fast food restaurant.
        83 (69%)
    • A retail store of some sort.
        17 (14%)
    • Other (I'll write it in the comments section).
        19 (15%)
    Total votes: 119
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Arby's, Broomall, Closed Business, Marple Township, and Visions for Vacancies
What would you like to see at the former Arby's site in Broomall? Tell us in the comments.

Anne Marie

7:05 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I would really like to see a Chick Filet.

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N Walther

10:25 am on Monday, March 12, 2012

I would love to see a small park...simple one...grass, trees, a few park benches....for employees, shoppers to wander over to from the nearby shopping center,,,to read the paper, snack on lunch...watch the drivers in cars speed by and wonder if they know that that extra 10 miles per hour or more they are driving is onl goign to get to to the next stop light faster....

Jessica

7:20 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Healthy, organic, kid-friendly fast food.

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Ellen

8:02 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I would like a great salad spot with good sandwiches as well. Something more than another fast food place.

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19008 Resident

8:30 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I agree, something healthy, organic fast food or something like a Noodles and Company or Taco Del Mar. Let's get away from the "processed" restaurants!

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Lauren

9:14 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

How about a Chipotle? Healthy(to a degree), Inexpensive and Delicious!!

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Kirk Klinger

9:23 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I would like to see a diner or sandwich shop if not another fast food facility

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Connie

10:09 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

We need a good Deli in this area.

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Gloria

10:41 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Vegetarian with Great Salads!
Sorry, Salad Works just doesn't fit the bill

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ArchAngel

10:51 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I like the Deli idea or a Great Diner !

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Mac2534

10:55 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

California tortilla would be great

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Melissa Vetter

10:59 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

We already have too many fast food, diners and sandwich shops (Lawrence park shopping center is not too far away and they have plenty) Maybe a nice restaurant / bar combo? I do like the idea of something that carries healthy and organic too!!

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Sue

3:24 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

How about a salad place where YOU can make your own salads. That way you can choose what is fresh. Salad spots in the area just don't cut it. Would be great if they had sandwiches too.

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jake johnson

5:24 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

welshies of sea isle city....

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Lynn Shelton

6:40 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

RUNZA.....fast fabulous food from Nebraska.....or a Primo's and well, as far as retail goes...how about an Apple Store????

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Leigh Ann Coary

7:57 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Chick-fil-a, Pica's, or a Seafood restaurant would be my choices.

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Christina Teter

11:06 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Good, clean, restaurant/deli that serves organic or at the very least healthy, FRESH food that isn't outrageously priced.

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Lynda A.

8:20 am on Friday, March 2, 2012

Pappa Johns, Pizza Hut, dominoes or Chick Filet

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Ken Smith

9:19 am on Friday, March 2, 2012

Subway,burger king,no mcdonald's,

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Jennifer

11:47 am on Friday, March 2, 2012

I am going to go with two complete opposite sides of the spectrum, but both would be very popular-Chic Fil A or a healthy, organic lunch/casual dinner spot

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Broomall Resident

1:47 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012

Chick Fil A!! - please not another bank, cvs or rite aid

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KMJ

2:59 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

if it happens to be a fast food place...chick-fil-a would be the better option. Read "what to eat & what not to eat". Chick-fil-a food is the better choice, over McD'/Burg K..because of the oils and processes.

Jackie Leming

7:10 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

How about something we don't have already - like a White Castle or a Sonic? No more drug stores and no more banks PLEASE !

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Jessica

7:53 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

Someone needs to go in on a healthy/organic eatery with me!!!

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KMJ

3:05 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I agree on a place that is more healthier....there are plenty of pizza shops/restaurants/banks/drug stores in the area. I nice sit down place sounds good. Salads are good for us. However, when you add all the toppings you mine as well hit McD/Wendy :) How about an Ice Cream/Yogart Place....I love Hand Dipped Ice Cream!!!

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Bretany Pilko

2:06 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

I agree - something healthy. Sweetgreen in Ardmore is nice - something like that. No more fast food.

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nikki

8:48 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

i would say to put a sonic or something we dont already have close by

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Christine Henzy

9:18 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

How about a Trader Joes? I would love to not have to go to Media every time I need to go to Joes!

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Jennifer

9:20 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

Love Trader Joe's! It would be great not to have to travel to Media to go there. Trader Joe's do great business!

Kaitou kid

10:43 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Chick fil a will be the only business that will survive at that location....they have salads and brownies lol

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Jessica

11:40 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012

How about a Melt Down Grilled Cheese?

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la dor

4:43 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012

Chick fil.a or Boston market

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Stefanos Tsitsios

2:57 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Wawa should move to that location from next door, in addition purchase that gas station in the corner and built a Super Wawa that will have gas at reasonable prices. They certainly have enough cash to do all that while still operating the other location while construction is being completed.

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Walt

4:59 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Wawa is not next door, rather they are at the other end of the shopping center. The vacant Arby's plus the Texaco would probably not be even close to being a large enough for a super Wawa. What Wawa could do is purchase the property between them and the TB Bank and make that a super Wawa. But I'm not sure the locals would like that.

Lindsey O

1:31 pm on Sunday, July 22, 2012

Ok.......... So has anyone taken into consideration the lot size before shouting out an idea of a food joint? Its way too small of a property for any of the above. And obviously has minimal parking. ZACS HAMBURGERS WOULD BE IDEAL. Actually the deli / sandwich shop would work too.
A little mom and pop deli shop. Fresh cheeses and meats.
How about my idea?

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ArchAngel

5:02 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012

i would like a Topless Bar be Run at this Location I am tired of driving to philly!

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billy

10:01 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

i would like to see a chick fa la.

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