Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Longtime Annandale business for sale

Another longtime Annandale business is facing a big change. Express Shoe Repair, at 7048 Columbia Pike, is for sale. A notice on BizBuySell says the owners are asking $25,000, which includes all the equipment in the store. The new owner would also need to sign a new lease with the Annandale Shopping Center. Express Shoe … Continued

Chick-fil-A opens in Annandale

Chick-fil-A, the popular chicken sandwich restaurant, opened to the public on April 7 on Little River Turnpike in central Annandale. There’s a two-lane drive-through operation for ordering meals in the back of the restaurant that can handle 55 cars, says franchise owner Eric Brommer. Drivers when go through a pick-up window where meals are delivered … Continued

Annandale Chick-fil-A opens Thursday

Chick-fil-A will open Thursday, April 7, at 7130 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Customers will be able to dine inside, order meals at the drive-through option, order online, or use the Chick-fil-A app. Chick-fil-A specializes in chicken sandwiches. It uses chickens raised without antibiotics. Salads are made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant will be open 6 … Continued

Laundromat to open in Annandale

A laundromat is going into the space formerly occupied by Hair Cuttery at 7404 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Hair Cuttery closed in 2020. The laundromat is expected to open in July. The owner also operates laundromats in Herndon; Columbia, Md.; and Baltimore.

Spa to open next month in Annandale

A new spa, tentatively called Parkside Sauna, is set to open in early April at 4371 John Marr Drive, behind Glam Karaoke in the East Gate Shopping Center. It’s owned by Chung Park, who also owns Riverside Sauna at 7331 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, says Daniel Lee, a member of the construction team who … Continued

Chick-fil-A opening just a few weeks away

Chick-fil-A could open on Little River Turnpike in Annandale as early as the first week of April. The exterior of the building is mostly finished, the signs are up, the drive-through lanes are in place, and workers are installing the kitchen equipment and furniture. About 140 employees have been hired, and up to 60 more … Continued

Shake Shack coming to Mosaic District

Shake Shack is expected to open this spring in the Mosaic District in Merrifield, FFXnow reports. Shake Shack specializes in burgers, milkshakes, and crinkle-cut fries. The fast-casual restaurant would go into the space formerly occupied by Choolah at 2911 District Ave. Fairfax County records confirm the burger chain is in the permitting process for the … Continued

Vape store opens in Annandale

House of Vape opened Feb. 12 on John Marr Drive in Annandale. The shop sells health-promoting CBD and Delta-8 products made from cannabis but not psychoactive.Delta-8 is especially good for back pain, arthritis, and anxiety, says employee Garrett Beach. CBD products come in many forms, including gummies, bath bombs, water, and chocolate bars. Edible CBD … Continued

Spice Circle opens in Barcroft Plaza

Spice Circle, a fast-casual restaurant in Barcroft Plaza on Columbia Pike, had a soft opening on Jan. 10. Billed as a “modern American grill,” Spice Circle offers BBQ grilled chicken flatbread, Atlantic salmon, baked free-range chicken, butter chicken masala, and other entrees, as well as tacos, sandwiches, truffle fries, and salads. Everything is made with … Continued