A Lexington fast-food restaurant that has been closed for almost a year is finally coming back to life.
Work began this month on the Rally’s at 2975 Richmond Rd. near Kroger; according to a commercial remodeling permit from the city, the extensive remodel is estimated to cost at least $100,000.
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The sign also is going to be replaced.
Rally’s at 2975 Richmond Road in Lexington is being rebuilt nearly a year after it was destroyed by a fire. mmueller@herald-leader.com
Sundar Pillai, chief administrative officer of The Falcons Group in Atlanta, which has owned the franchise since 2021, said they plan to rebuild the location completely rather than convert it to a modular construction.
He said they hope open before the end of the year.
The location closed after a devastating fire in September 2023.
A kitchen fire left behind extensive damage at the Rally’s on Richmond Road in Lexington, Ky. Chris Leach A kitchen fire left behind extensive damage at the Rally's on Richmond Road in Lexington, Ky.
The fire happened about 4:47 p.m. on Sept 22 and damaged the kitchen area in the back of the building extensively. No injuries were reported. It remained boarded up and idle until mid-August.
The drive-thru fast-food chain is known for its burgers, hot dogs, spicy fries and shakes.
A kitchen fire left behind extensive damage at the Rally’s on Richmond Road in Lexington, Ky. Chris Leach cleach@herald-leader.com
Rally’s located on Richmond Road was gutted by a fired in September 2023. mmueller@herald-leader.com
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