Bristol Township Council has given the green light to bring a Nifty Fifty’s diner to the Fairless Hills section.
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Nifty Fifty’s plans to open at the closed Bank of America at 503 South Oxford Valley Road.
The location will be a franchise operated by Langhorne-based Retro Eats LLC, which operates the Warminster Township Nifty Fifty’s location.
Anthony Carotenuto, the franchisee for the new location, expressed enthusiasm about bringing Nifty Fifty’s to Bristol Township. The restaurant will feature 90 dining seats, compared to 75 at their Warminster Township location.
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Mike Meginniss, the attorney representing Retro Eats LLC, presented the plans to the council.
The project will reduce impervious surface at the site and see the former bank branch undergo a renovation, according to the plans.
An engineer from Bowler Engineering provided preview of the site improvements.
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“Vehicular access currently on Oxford Valley Road will remain an ingress and egress driveway,” the engineer explained. “Thirty parking spaces are proposed, some minor pavement adjustments throughout the parking lot and drive aisles.”
Additional improvements include a trash enclosure at the rear of the property, landscape enhancements along the property boundary, and lighting upgrades.
Addressing potential parking concerns, Carotenuto explained that will be enough parking spots at the location.
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The plan includes limited outdoor seating, primarily for use during warmer months.
“We are going to be putting a couple small tables out front, but they’ll be used. We noticed in Warminster. It’s nice to have them, but there’s only so many days that are nice enough to,” Carotenuto explained.
To address potential parking overflow, a fence will be installed around the property. The measure was agreed upon at a November Zoning Hearing Board meeting and aims to prevent patrons from parking in adjacent shopping centers.
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Carotenuto expressed gratitude for the community’s support and the township’s assistance throughout the process.
“After the last meeting, there was a post on Levittown Now and just a lot of great support,” Carotenuto said.
The council members showed enthusiasm for the project.
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Carotenuto was asked when the restaurant will open.
“We’re shooting for late spring or early June, so it’s going to be quick,” he responded.
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Nifty Fifty’s is a 1950s-style diner known for burgers, cheesesteaks, and milkshakes. It has been around since 1987 and operates several locations in the Philadelphia region.
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