Restaurants & Bars
Casual Lunch Spot Freshii Shuts Down Near Parsippany
The healthy fast-casual chain abruptly closed down its doors late last week.
PARSIPPANY, NJ — A fast-casual eatery specializing in healthy options has unexpectedly shut down one of its locations near Parsippany.
Freshii, which was located at 1767 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, closed permanently last Thursday, according to an announcement from the company.
"Our location at 110 Edison Place in Newark is open and happy to serve you. We hope to open a new location nearby in the future," the owners stated.
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No official reason has been provided for the closure, but the chain, which has locations across the country and worldwide, also shut down a Michigan location a few months ago due to challenges following the pandemic, according to Crain's Grand Rapids.
The Morris Plains location of the chain, which opened in 2019, was owned by husband and wife Kym and Greg Lahr and managed by Lahr's brother, Ryan.
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Freshii offers grain bowls, salads, wraps, juices and more. The fast-casual chain promotes a nutrition-led menu and introduces a new item every 90 days to incorporate the latest health and food trends.
In 2018, Freshii was named the top brand by Fast Casual Magazine for continuing to redefine the fast-casual restaurant industry with its culture and innovative, healthy menu.
"Thank you, it has been a pleasure to serve you," the company said on social media.
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