Syracuse, NY – Carrols Corporation, the largest Burger King® Franchisee in the United States, will open a new Burger King® restaurant at 3414 Erie Boulevard East in Dewitt, NY, on Saturday, December 10.
The restaurant, which is approximately 3,000 square feet, is a Burger King “Pavilion” model, the only one of its kind in Central New York. Lauer-Manguso and Associates were the architects and the building was constructed by Beaudette Construction. This is Carrols 1,089th restaurant and the 23rd in the Central New York area. The build was overseen by Tom Brogan, Director of Real Estate at Carrols.
President and CEO Paulo Pena said, “Carrols has been in Syracuse since 1960 and we’re excited to open our newest Burger King® Restaurant on Erie Boulevard. I am proud of the way the team came together to open a state-of-the art restaurant within a few minutes of our home office right here in Syracuse.”
Carrols’ Chief Development Officer, Rick Cross said, “This area is highly trafficked, with people coming to Dewitt for shopping, dining and entertainment. Having a double-drive thru restaurant will satisfy our guests’ need for quick service while out and about, or they can stop in to eat in our dining area.”
The Dewitt location will employ approximately 45 team members. The restaurant will be managed by Joan Zacholl.
“We have a great team in place at our new Dewitt location. Our team is excited to finally open the doors of their new restaurant. The managers and team have worked tirelessly so our guests can experience the ‘You Rule!’ motto firsthand,” said Carrols’ Senior Region Director Bryan Leonard.
CenterState CEO will host an official public ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
On Saturday, Dec. 17 from 12-2 p.m., Amy Robbins from the “Ted & Amy in the Morning” show on 93Q, will be broadcasting live for a 93-minute ticket stop for Amy’s Slumber Party and a portion of the day’s proceeds from 12-4 p.m. will support Sarah’s Guest House, a local nonprofit organization.
Sarah’s Guest House is Central New York’s only adult healthcare hospitality house, providing lodging, transportation, meals and comfort for patients and families traveling to Syracuse for medical care. Carrols has supported Sarah’s Guest House since 2016, donating Burger King® meals to guests each month and sponsoring the Sarah’s Guest House Annual Gala of Giving event and ‘Golf for Our Guests’ tournament.
Renee McCaffrey, Development Specialist at Sarah’s Guest House, said: “I’ve witnessed firsthand the positive impact Sarah’s Guest House makes as a welcoming home away from home to out-of-town patients and their families. The house is truly a warm, compassionate hug when people need it most. We are grateful for the support Carrols has provided over the years to our organization and the families we assist.”
Carrols Corporation-Carrols is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in North America. It is the largest Burger King® franchisee in the United States, currently operating 1,088 Burger King® restaurants in 23 states as well as 65 Popeyes® restaurants in seven states. Carrols has operated Burger King® restaurants since 1976 and Popeyes® restaurants since 2019. For more information, please visit carrols.com.
