Headline: Chipotle Plants a Second Washington Township Flag on Black Horse Pike — Turnersville Location Now Open
By Ari Williams — 295Times
If you drive the Black Horse Pike through Turnersville or hop on I‑295 nearby for work or errands, you’ve probably noticed a familiar logo has moved into an old neighborhood spot. Chipotle Mexican Grill quietly opened a new Turnersville location this month, taking over the former Boston Market site on Black Horse Pike in Washington Township’s Turnersville section.
Why this matters to Exit 295 readers
This isn’t just another quick-serve swap — it’s an example of how national fast‑casual brands continue to reshape suburban commercial corridors that sit just off I‑295. The store is positioned along the busy retail strip that serves both local neighborhoods and commuters who use I‑295 to travel through Gloucester County. According to Google Maps, the restaurant sits in a shopping cluster that’s a short drive from the highway, making it convenient for pickup orders or a fast lunch on the way to or from the interstate.
Local impact: jobs, lunchtime options, and traffic
For residents, the new Chipotle brings a familiar, digitally enabled option for meals — counter ordering, mobile pickup, and delivery — that many of the chain’s regulars expect. Replacing a shuttered Boston Market, the space now supports a brand that typically draws steady lunch and dinner traffic, which can be a boon for nearby storefronts in the plaza.
There’s also a modest economic payoff: new restaurants generally add local jobs in food service and management, and they help keep foot traffic in shopping centers that otherwise face turnover. At the same time, businesses along Black Horse Pike will be watching for shifts in parking and curb appeal. Local community threads on review sites such as Yelp show residents welcome convenience, while also noting parking and peak‑hour wait times at busy fast‑casual spots.
A pattern along Black Horse Pike and beyond
This opening fits a larger trend across South Jersey: national chains taking over former legacy restaurant sites in established retail strips. Local outlets — including NJ.com and Patch — have covered similar transitions as older concepts close and are replaced by brands that lean heavier into app ordering, loyalty programs, and delivery partnerships. For Turnersville, that means more consistent hours and digital ordering infrastructure — useful for families, workers, and commuters who need predictable pickup.
What neighbors can expect
– Convenience: If you’re commuting on I‑295 or running errands along the Pike, the new Chipotle provides a quick, familiar option for pickup and delivery.
– Community ripple: Increased foot traffic could help smaller retailers at the same shopping center, though it can also add pressure on parking during peak meal times.
– Reuse of space: Turning a vacant Boston Market into an active Chipotle is part of a practical reuse of existing commercial real estate — typically faster and less disruptive than building new construction.
What to watch next
Developers and township planners continue to balance commercial vitality with neighborhood quality of life as retail corridors evolve. Keep an eye on how this location integrates with local traffic patterns off I‑295 and whether it sparks additional interest from other national or regional chains in the immediate area.
If you’d like the exact location or hours, Google Maps often has the most up‑to‑date listing and customer reviews; community reactions also show up on Yelp and social channels shortly after openings. For broader coverage of retail and development trends in Gloucester County and towns along I‑295, local reporting from NJ.com and Patch has been tracking similar projects and their local impacts.
Bottom line: Turnersville’s new Chipotle is more than a food option — it’s a small but visible sign of the steady commercial churn along the Black Horse Pike corridor. For anyone traveling I‑295 or living in Washington Township, it’s a convenient new stop worth noting.
