The Mexican Food Factory is the longest continually running eatery in Evesham, operating since 1979. A prospective cannabis business approached the family-owned restaurant about putting a dispensary at the site. Evesham Township Council approved the dispensary for 601 Route 70 W at Wednesday's meeting.
In the meantime, The Mexican Food Factory remains open for business. The move isn't guaranteed either. Opening a dispensary in New Jersey is a multipronged process requiring various approvals at the local and state levels.
But as it stands, Sativa Wellness's plan to open a dispensary at the site has momentum. The Mexican Food Factory's ownership says the prospective business approached them to open a dispensary there, and the eatery promises transparency as the approval process advances.
"We love being a part of the local community and have served multiple generations of families and friends throughout the years," the restaurant's Facebook page says.