Grand opening of Taco Bell in Rio Grande set for Tuesday, July 11th

A new Taco Bell is set to open just minutes from the Wildwoods, at 1403 Route 47 North in Rio Grande, NJ.

The new restaurant's anticipated opening date is June 28 at 7:00 am.

A grand opening ceremony is set for Tuesday, July 11 at 9 a.m., to be hosted by the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Middle Township Mayor Michael Clark and the Middle Township Economic Development Council.

The public, press and local officials are invited to attend the event, which will include a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony.

Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., they serve a variety of Tex-Mex foods, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "value menu" items.

The brand new constructed building seats 50 patrons and will offer drive through service. Taco Bell will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

"It is awesome to see continued growth and development in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township," said Brian Murphy, Chairman of the Middle Township Economic Development Council. "We wish the Taco Bell franchise nothing but success in their investment in our community."

The Rio Grande location is franchised by Summerwood Corporation. With over 100 restaurants and more than 3,000 employees, Summerwood Corporation is among the largest franchise-owned restaurant operating companies in the Greater Philadelphia and Baltimore metropolitan areas.

For more information on the new Taco Bell and the upcoming grand opening, call 609-729-4000.