Psyched! A family friendly restaurant. Acton seems to be having less of them these days.

I was hoping for a brewpub. A legit place that brewed their own beer right here in Acton with solid food to go along with it. This is just another chain establishment.

I just might have to come out of retirement! I wonder if they will have a large uniform for me!

This will give the teens another option. Could be worse!

Groan — chain that serves industrial food loaded with fat and sugar. Sample nutritional info per serving: regular French fries — 531 cal., 23 grams of fat; cheese fries — 760 cal., 43 g. fat; a chocolate shake — 1100 cal., 60 g. fat; a "healthier" option, grilled chicken breast — 600 cal., 29 g. fat, 1040 mg sodium; the "smoke house" burger — 990 cal., 59 g. fat (22 saturated). Source: www.caloriecount.about.com

And we're happy about this?

I agree with Debra that the last thing we need is a burger/fries type of restaurant. It is sad to me to think that "family friendly" has come to mean only that kind of food. I would hope it is possible to be "family friendly" and healthy!

"One greasy chain moves out and another moves in. "

Don't we already have enough editorializing from the MSM? Report the news - don't make moral judgements in your headlines!

YUM Greasy! MMMM milkshakes! And I believe they have grilled cheese for my non-meat eating kids. You can eat healthy at home. Eating out is supposed to be fun and delicious :)

Not to worry about a greasy burger. The Onion newspaper reported years ago that the cow is actually a vegetable. It absorbs moisture through its hooves and conducts photosynthesis through its hide. Vegetarians and vegans, enjoy as the juice runs down your little fingers to your wrists!

Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

I always loved going to Friendly's but it was time for them to bow out, new blood is needed and Johnny Rocket's is a good choice.

Ughhh! I'm with Birdie that a brewpub would have been great. We need better options for restaurants in Acton... And I don't consider Johnny Rockets a good option.

Brewpub would be great, but not there. That parking lot and alcohol would not mix well.

it may be a chain, but at least it's a decent chain. The headline should be "One grease stain moves out so a real burger joint can move in".

And a brew pub is not kid friendly...and there is one right in Westford.

Glad the space is no longer a vacancy. I think it fits in well with the kinds of businesses that are already there. The former Skupps building would be perfect for a brewpub.

Jenna, your comments were removed from the site because direct insults are against Patch terms. We appreciate you jumping in with your opinion, but there are other ways to get your point across without calling people names.

I agree totally with Nancy's comment. It is a great location for a teen type place. The old Scupper Jack's is the perfect place for an"adult" restaurant : is there any way to entice someone to open one there?

A Faux diner. Just like Friendly's, an unimaginative place for " mall rats" with institutional food, and unlike real diners, no breakfast.
High calorie, high fat menu, a 50s' menu without the 50's prices
, Acton doesn't need another restaurant that doesn't serve breakfast.
At least there's Julie's place down the street

Johnny rockets will be serving a full breakfast menu. It is good revenue for the town and the owners of the franchise are doing everything possible to be community friendly. Give them a chance before you past judgement. You would all want the same if you were trying to start a business. Remember this is not a corporate owned location.

Open up already! I am dying for a milkshake! Seriously though, seeing the facade being completed has piqued my appetite.

I worked for Friendly's at this same location. In Acton it was not easy! A lot of entitled children acting how ever they wanted with parents approval. I wish them luck. Is it something I would consider again absolutely! But I am not 100% sure the body could still handle the fast pace.