“Unfortunately, we decided to go in a different direction,” he said. “With all that is going on in the restaurant industry, building a $3 million project in an area that’s not fully developed was a very risky move.”
He said he and the other owners “decided to part ways” with Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill and “wish them nothing but success.”
Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mills officials confirmed they and the restaurant ownership group “have mutually agreed to step back from our planned lease agreement, as they reassess their strategic plan.”
“While we were both excited about the opportunity, it’s in the best interest for both groups at this time,” according to a statement from Spooky Nook. “We’re currently working on an updated plan for the space and remain committed to bringing new and exciting offerings to our guests in the future.”
In October 2023, the ownership group that planned to open what they called a “massive” restaurant — they said it would be two-story, 14,000-plus square-foot venue — that would be three times the size of their West Chester Twp. restaurant that opened in December 2023.
Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dan Bates said it was “a shame” the restaurant could not happen, calling it “a great concept and could have been great.”
Bates did agree with Taylor, saying, “It was a high risk due to the volume they needed to produce.”
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