A new Guthrie's restaurant is headed to Greenville's Laurens Road corridor, backed by a $1.5 million commercial building permit issued on June 24, 2026. The Alabama-born chicken finger chain, which has built a devoted following across the Southeast, marks the latest food-and-beverage investment along one of the city's busiest commercial strips.
What the Permits Show
The City of Greenville issued permit number 2400004217 to The Boardman Group for new construction at 1540 Laurens Road. The permit, classified as a commercial building permit for a new retail, restaurant, and customer service facility, carries a valuation of $1.5 million. The permit comments confirm the project is a new Guthrie's restaurant, referencing a previously approved site permit (number 23-2386). The property is owned by Landers Janet C Jtwros.
The Boardman Group, listed as the general contractor, is handling the build-out. The permit status shows as issued, meaning construction can proceed. The site permit reference dating to 2023 suggests that site planning and preparation for this location have been in the works for some time before the commercial building permit moved forward this month.
Why It Matters
The Laurens Road corridor continues to draw restaurant and retail operators, reinforcing its position as one of Greenville's most active commercial arteries. A $1.5 million new-construction restaurant project is a notable capital commitment for a single fast-food location, and Guthrie's arrival adds a new national chain to the mix along a stretch already populated with a range of dining and service businesses. For residents and commercial real estate watchers, the permit adds to a pattern of steady investment along Laurens Road that shows no signs of slowing down heading into the second half of 2026.