Mellow Mushroom Is Reopening in Decatur Months After Sudden Closure
Mellow Mushroom is reopening in Decatur, months after abruptly closing in June.
The pizza chain announced the location will reopen this fall on West Ponce de Leon Avenue as a 'company-owned store' with newly refreshed interiors and exteriors, a new to-go window, weekly events, and new bar and patio seating. New menu items will be tested at this location before launching nationwide.
'This location means a lot to Mellow Mushroom,' says Ahsan Jiva, EVP of Strategy at Mellow Mushroom in a statement. 'We're grateful for the opportunity to return with new energy, reconnect and deliver the best-possible guest experience for the neighborhood.'
'This location means a lot to Mellow Mushroom.' — Ahsan Jiva, EVP of Strategy at Mellow Mushroom
The revamped Mellow Mushroom will have a redesigned bar, patio seating, and a test kitchen for national menu items. Mellow Mushroom
The brand did not provide a reason for closing and reopening, which has happened in the past. It first closed in 2014 when it was located in the Commerce Square shopping center. It reopened and relocated in 2016 to Ponce de Leon Avenue under Harvey Brown's new ownership, replacing the New Orleans SnoBall Cafe. In June, the Mellow Mushroom location announced its closure on Instagram, marking the end of nine years in business, and the post remains active today. For now, it's making a comeback. The company did not provide a reopening date.
Mellow Mushroom was founded in Atlanta in 1974 and has over 160 locations nationwide.
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