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SAVING THE WORLD: Parker’s announces development plans for Derenne avenue property will incorporate iconic globe
Parker’s recently announced plans to build a new Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Parker’s Kitchen on a 3.4-acre commercial site located at the corner of DeRenne Ave. and White Bluff Rd. The Parker Companies, which is the parent company for the Parker’s and Parker’s Kitchen brands, serves as the developer for the site, which is expected to…
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