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Wondering what has been happening in Oxford lately? You may have noticed a few new changes! Here is a behind the scenes synopsis of the changes that have been coming to Oxford.

Arby’s

If you’ve been on the West side of town in the past few weeks, you may have noticed something missing. Arby’s no longer sits on Lynn Ave. next to Taco Bell. The restaurant is not in service and has been completely torn down. Word on the street is that Arby’s will be replaced by…. a new Arby’s!

Princess Movie Theater

Built in 1911, the “Oxford Theater” is near and dear to many Oxford residents’ hearts. In 1950, the theater’s name was changed to “Talawanada Theater” and later changed to “Princess Theater” in the 1980s after an expansion renovation. The theater was equipped with four screen that played popular, first-run movies. After being open for quite some time, the theater closed in 2012 and then later reopened in 2013, but sadly was closed in 2014 due to fire damage from an ice machine malfunction.

As you may have noticed recently, the theater appears as if it is being rebuilt once again! Apartments were added above, and many are hopeful that a theater will be up and running at some point! Nothing has been denied or confirmed about this theater actually reopening, so all we can do is sit back and wait for now.

Rapid Fired Pizza

Oxford is getting another pizza joint! Rapid Fired Pizza is a fast-casual pizza restaurant that prides itself on being “Amazingly Good, Amazingly Fast.” Your made-to-order pizza will be ready in just three minutes! Customers can order from a multitude of toppings or can try one of the 10 craft pizzas on the menu. Rapid Fired offers “a dozen different sauces,” and “unlimited toppings at no additional charge.” The restaurant will also offer craft beers, “craft salads,” and desserts.

Set to open in December where Orange Leaf was once located Uptown, this pizza place will definitely be a hit among college students! Rapid Fired is now hiring!

Scotty’s Brewhouse

Scotty’s is moving in where Dakota’s used to be in Stewart Square shopping center, located by CVS. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner and seat over 200 between the dining room and large outdoor patio. “All ages are welcome” and the restaurant will be family friendly.  The new restaurant will be open 7 days a week at 11am, including brunch on the weekends.

With a vast 10 page, 100 item food menu, you are sure to find something you love! Scotty’s serves everything from homemade pizza to gourmet burgers, fries, chicken wings with homemade sauces, Twinkie Milkshakes, homemade cakes… and of course their world-famous fried Dill Pickle Chips!

Set to open later this year!

Bishop Square

Bishop Square (located on S. Locust St. in front of the new Miami Preserve Apartments across from Kroger and TJ Maxx) has announced new additions coming soon to Oxford! You can expect a Tim Horton’s, a Sprint Store, First National Bank and Marco’s Pizza to be the tenants of this next phase! Exciting news for Oxford!

Images from The Oxford Economic Development Facebook page and www.onsiteretailgroup.com

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