Curious What’s Coming to Flint at Miller and I-75? Hint: Not Food

Flint Township has seen plenty of activity, and excitement, around Miller Road at I-75 this year.

The addition of Chick-Fil-A on the old Sonic property drove much of that excitement.

See Also: Popular Retailer, Five Below, to Relocate in Flint.

Even if drivers haven't stopped at the new restaurant, they can tell it's popular based on non-stop traffic in the area.

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For those with an eye for detail, they may have noticed a change next to the Applebee's sign in that same area along I-75.

The old blacked-out Lone Star Steak House sign has been covered by a white tarp. That made us curious.

What's coming to Flint Township near I-75?

We spoke with Flint Township's Economic Enhancement Director, Tracey Tucker, to pose that question.

It turns out another restaurant will not be coming in behind Applebee's. (Our dreams of a Bubba's Roadside Inn or Bennigan's reboot won't come true.)

Tucker confirms the property is owned by U-Haul, which expanded their Flint area operations by taking over the old KMart, next door.

U-Haul Flint continues to expand its footprint.

U-Haul will use the old Lone Star property to expand its storage offerings.

The company still maintains storage and truck rental operations at the intersection of Miller & Lennon Roads, too.

It's great to see their success warrants expansion in the area.

Look for a new U-Haul sign right next to the long-time Applebee's logo-in-the-sky, soon.