One my way to see Gentlemen Broncos (the greatest terrible movie of all time!) at the Bethesda Row, I noticed that the Apple Store had vanished. Surprising. I’ll try not to gloat. Fortunately, in its place is a brand new Five Guys.

The construction crew was still working, so I stopped in to ask when the chain is coming to Silver Spring. The friendly franchisee explained that a different company holds the rights to this side of the Purple Line. That group, he said, is picky about its real estate dealings, having almost landed deals in several spots in the Greater Sprung area, including the old Phillips Seafood spot. So maybe the lovely red-and-white logo will pop up soon along Fenton or Ellsworth (or anywhere I can walk to!).

But I’m tired of waiting. I say let’s get a petition going. Let’s start a groundswell of customer demand. I mean, Silver Spring has a Fractured Prune for heck’s sake. (Don’t get me wrong — luv luv luv the Prune. Even if it does have the absolute worst name ever for an eatery. Neither word in the name explains what is offered, nor are they in any way appetizing. Yeah, cute story, sort of, but still a major fail.)

Please send your cards and letters politely demanding action to:

Five Guys Enterprises, LLC
10440 Furnace Road
Suite 205
Lorton, VA 22079

Peanuts on me when they open.

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