The proposed new Chipotle location in Big Rapids has seen some delays recently.

Demolition of the current building, which is the former site of both TCF Bank and Huntington Bank, was reportedly slowed due to weather.

“Demolition of the existing building was supposed to be in December but there were some delays,” Michelle Stenger said. “I would expect that the building will be torn down sometime in the first quarter of 2026 as long as the weather is cooperative.

Chipotle plans to build a new one-story building with a drive-thru at 110 Perry Avenue. The development was approved by the Big Rapids Planning Commission on Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025.

The franchise recently opened their 4,000th restaurant in Manhattan, Kansas. Its long term goal is to hit 7,000 stores across the U.S. and Canada. The most recent location built in Michigan was Livonia, while a new location in Grand Rapids is slated for construction across the street from Brenton Village in 2026.

For more details on the plans for the Big Rapids location, visit: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/785122.