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3 national chain restaurants have opened in Phenix City. Here's which ones

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

It's always exciting when a new national restaurant chain opens in your area, and it's happened three times so far this year in Phenix City, Alabama.

1. Slim Chickens made its debut in Phenix City, helmed by the Griggs family, who bring experience from managing multiple franchises like Krystal and Firehouse Subs.

2. Jersey Mike's Subs collaborated with a local high school to raise funds during its grand opening, emphasizing community involvement.

3. Outback Steakhouse opened in May as part of a larger commercial development.

In the future, the area will also be getting a Dutch Bros Coffee, which offers classic coffee and other beverages.

Read more in the stories below:

The Outback Steakhouse at 3531 U.S. Hwy. 80 in Phenix City is scheduled to open May 20. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 1: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OPENING IN PHENIX CITY, PART OF NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The 11.6-acre retail and commercial site includes other popular chains. | Published May 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Jersey Mike’s Subs, shown May 30, 2025. is opening a Phenix City location at 3543 U.S. Highway 280/431 on June 4. As part of its grand opening, the sandwich restaurant partnered with the Central High School Athletics Department to raise money for supporting the school’s student athletes. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 2: JERSEY MIKE’S OPENING OF NEW LOCATION IN PHENIX CITY TO RAISE MONEY FOR STUDENTS

“Our responsibility as a brand is to give for the sole purpose of giving—not to receive, but to uplift,” Mark Kane, local franchise owner, says in the press release. | Published May 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

The Slim Chickens at 2041 US-280 in Phenix City is scheduled to open Aug. 4. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 3: PHENIX CITY FAMILY TO OPEN COLUMBUS AREA’S FIRST SLIM CHICKENS. MEET THE OWNERS

The Slim Chickens, opening next week in Phenix City is not the Griggs family’s first franchise. | Published August 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

National chain Dutch Bros Coffee, which was founded in Oregon but now is headquartered in Arizona, is building its its first location in the Columbus area at 2039 U.S. Highway 280/431 in Phenix City. The construction site is pictured Oct. 15, 2025. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 4: NATIONAL COFFEE CHAIN TO OPEN ITS FIRST COLUMBUS AREA LOCATION IN PHENIX CITY

Dutch Bros Coffee is building its first location in the Columbus area. | Published October 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.