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Harold’s Chicken owner presents plan to open in University Park; board signals support
Summary
Local entrepreneur Mac Adams told trustees he plans to open a Harold's Chicken at Unit 30 Town Center Drive and estimated a two‑month buildout; trustees expressed support and directed staff to work with the applicant and return a lease for a vote on Jan. 28.
Mac Adams, a longtime Harold’s Chicken franchisee, addressed the board during the public presentation portion to propose leasing Unit 30 at Town Center Drive and to describe plans for a community‑focused restaurant. Adams said he has operated profitable locations for more than two decades and estimated a two‑month build‑out to install fryers and complete light renovations.
Why it matters: trustees said a new restaurant would create local jobs and add street activity. Trustees asked what, if any, direct support the village would provide; the board emphasized it would not negotiate lease terms in public but asked the applicant to work with the village manager and staff on rent, code and build‑out details.
Trustees signaled broad support for moving the item forward: the chair said the board would place the lease on a future agenda for a formal vote, with trustees indicating January 28 as the likely date to consider the lease ordinance or approval.
Adams described proposed hours (reported as 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.) and menu ideas such as chicken‑and‑waffles service; his daughter, Capri Adams, introduced herself in the audience and said the family looks forward to hiring local workers.
Next steps: staff will work with the applicant to inspect the space, prepare the lease and return the item for board action at the indicated meeting date.
