D.C.-based Roaming Rooster is currently holding a soft opening of its new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring.
We reported last year that construction had started at the former Flip’d by IHOP location, which closed in 2023 when IHOP ended its quick-serve concept.
RAMMY Award finalist Roaming Rooster began as a food truck in 2015 and quickly became a local chain popular for its variety of fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings, and more.
A representative for the local chain told the Source last year that permitting delays stalled buildout at the Downtown Silver Spring location for several months but had restarted over the summer.
Construction crews installed the restaurant’s exterior signage in December.
According to Reddit, Roaming Rooster at 8537 Georgia Ave. is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. but with shorter hours during the soft opening period.