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Del City celebrates local businesses, announces new restaurants and 50 jobs
Summary
Del City highlighted local business activity May 5: Munquita Cafe was named the May 'Dining in Del City' recipient; Long John Silver reopened with about 50 new hires; Chicken Salad Chick was announced as coming within six months; upcoming ribbon cuttings and community events were outlined.
City and economic‑development officials used the May 5 meeting to congratulate local businesses and outline upcoming community and business events.
The Del City Chamber’s Joshua Schultz announced a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. May 16 for the former Ford Funeral Home, now operating as Barnes Frederick & Pope Funeral Home, and invited the public. Schultz also reminded the council that the Armed Forces Day parade will be May 17 with festivities starting at 9:45 a.m. and parade kickoff at 10 a.m., and noted a planned visit from the lieutenant governor on June 10 to discuss economic development and Tinker‑related opportunities.
At the Economic Development Authority portion of the agenda, Development Director Kyle Gandy said a recent Long John Silver ribbon cutting coincided with a location that hired about 50 employees. Gandy also announced that Chicken Salad Chick has signed to open in Del City within the year, likely within six months, but he did not provide a specific address or opening date. Gandy said several other retail leads are in process and that the city’s retail recruitment is translating into job creation.
The council and the chamber also recognized Munquita Cafe (4728 SE 209th) as the May 2025 Dining in Del City recipient; city leaders presented a certificate and encouraged residents to visit the family‑owned Mexican restaurant.
City events mentioned
- Armed Forces Day parade: May 17, festivities start 9:45 a.m.; parade at 10 a.m.; flyover by Tulsa Warbirds expected and Del City High School marching band participating. - Ribbon cutting for Barnes Frederick & Pope Funeral Home: May 16 at 11 a.m. - Neighbors’ Night Out: June 21, 4–8 p.m., Del City Community Center. - Lieutenant governor visit: June 10, 1–2 p.m., community center (tentative).
What officials said
Kyle Gandy, Del City development director, said the new Long John Silver location created approximately 50 jobs at that single site and called the incoming Chicken Salad Chick a notable recruitment win. Joshua Schultz of the Del City Chamber encouraged residents to support local businesses and attend scheduled ribbon cuttings and community events.
No votes or formal contracts were tied to these announcements at the May 5 meeting. Staff said it will provide details on locations and dates as leases and plans become final.
