COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chick-fil-A recently purchased the Buca di Beppo property in Worthington with plans to open a new restaurant.
The property at 60 East Wilson Bridge was bought by Atlanta-based company Chick-fil-A for $2.5 million on April 17, according to property transfer records from the Franklin County Auditor. Buca di Beppo is currently leasing the property.
Chick-fil-A plans to demolish the existing site to build their restaurant, Columbus Business First reported last year. According to R. Lee Brown, the director of Planning and Building in Worthington, during the planning process, Chick-fil-A stated that they would start construction in 2026 with an opening in 2027.
A Buca di Beppo spokesperson told 10TV that the business was notified that the real estate underlying its Worthington restaurant was sold to Chick-fil-A.
"Buca has no plans to close the restaurant as Buca’s lease currently expires in April 2026 and Buca has the right to extend its lease for an additional 5-year period," a statement read.
Buca, a family-style dining restaurant that features classic Italian food, has been operating in Worthington for more than 20 years.
Ohio has three other Buca di Beppo locations, including one in Columbus on North Front Street. The other two locations are in Cincinnati and Strongsville.
10TV has also reached out to Chick-fil-A and the city for comment but has not yet heard back.
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