JACKSON – A prominent local developer is offering the Jackson Diner as a turnkey operation to anyone who always wanted to run a classic-style Jersey diner.
Cardinale Enterprises listed the restaurant, located at 21 S. Hope Chapel Road in Jackson Crossing Plaza.
“If you ever wanted a true diner style restaurant this is it! A turnkey operation will take you back to the Happy Days,” the company wrote. It advertised seating for 110, including tables, booths and counter space.
Cardinale is also planning to build Adventure Crossing, a large indoor sports venue on Monmouth Road adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure.
The Jackson Diner closed in the summer after 12 years. Like many other eateries, it had trouble surviving in the pandemic.
The owners of the diner, located in Jackson Crossing Plaza on South Hope Chapel Road, announced June 12 via social media that they were closing their doors.
In a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, the owners stated, “The Jackson Diner will not reopen under the Zimmermann family ownership. This was a very difficult decision and it is extremely unfortunate.”
“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it had on the diner, we faced true hardships and had to consider finding a buyer to continue the Jackson diner legacy. We want to thank our loyal customers immensely for all their unconditional support throughout the years.”
The post adds, “we truly couldn’t have done it without you! We apologize for this news, as we are deeply saddened by this decision as well.”
“We would like to extend a special thank you to the employees, whom we consider family for all of their hard work and dedication,” the owners added.
“It has been an honor to be a part of the Jackson community and serve every patron that walked through the doors over the past 12 years, we are truly grateful,” the post by the Zimmermann family concludes.
-Bob Vosseller contributed to this article
