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Chipotle to Replace Pizza Hut in Northlake

The popular burrito chain could take over the property by September, according to a popular Atlanta retail blog.

If you're a burrito fan, good news in Northlake.

Chipotle, the popular Mexican burrito and taco chain, is set to replace on Henderson Mill Road in Briarcliff Village, according to Tomorrow's New Today, a popular Atlanta retail blog.

Citing anonymous sources, the report says Pizza Hut plans to leave their location by Aug. 1, and Chipotle would take over the property and begin renovations by Sept. 1.

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Pizza Hut fans need not worry, however. The Pizza Hut is moving to a smaller location on Briarcliff Road where it will eliminate restaurant dining and focus on delivery and take-out.

Presently, the closest Chipotle in the area on North Druid Hills Road. (A location where North Druid Hills-Briarcliff Patch spent an inordinate amount of time until a doctor informed us of our blood pressure.)

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Is this part of a trend of fast-casual dining establishments coming into Northlake? Chick-fil-A on Lavista Road in May.

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