Round One opens at Menlo Park Mall in Edison with mayor at ribbon-cutting

Round One officially opened its Menlo Park Mall location in Edison Township with a ribbon-cutting attended by Mayor Johi and local officials.

"I see this line going so far back and wrapped around the entire corner, and it warms my heart," Mayor Johi said, praising the mall as "one of the last thriving malls in the country" and calling Edison both the "restaurant capital of New Jersey" and an "entertainment hub" for the state. He thanked the mall and Simon Property, the chamber of commerce, Edison Township Police, council members and local planning and zoning boards for helping bring the venue to the township.

The mayor said the site was designated an "official entertainment zone" under New Jersey law to allow the project to proceed and thanked those involved in that process. The transcript does not identify a specific statute or regulation; the legal designation was described in general terms only.

Andrew James, who identified himself as Round One's district manager, said the Menlo Park location marks the chain's third store in New Jersey and its 64th nationwide. "We are thrilled to bring another Round One experience to this community," James said, thanking Menlo Park management and staff and encouraging guests to enjoy the games and food. He invited guests who receive a survey card to hand it to Round One staff to receive a promotional tote.

Event organizers counted down and cut the ribbon amid applause. The celebration featured music and repeated acknowledgements of the mall's role in the community. No formal municipal actions or votes were recorded during the ceremony.

The new Round One location opens to the public following the ceremony; event organizers and company representatives encouraged visitors to participate in promotional activities and thanked the community for attending.