BY JESSICA STEELEY
Clarkston News Staff Writer

The new FED restaurant, now open for business on South Main Street, isn’t the only M-15 eatery up for something new.
The Old Detroit Burger Bar is ready to start renovations on the former Nickelodeon restaurant on M-15, north of Rattalee Lake Road.
“That Nickelodeon’s been such an eyesore for so long, it’ll be nice to get something in there that’s kept up,” said Pat Kittle, Independence Township supervisor.
The township issued a building permit last week to renovate the 4,085-square-foot restaurant at 10081 Ortonville Road, and work can now start, said Brian Oppmann, township zoning administrator.
“It’s just a basic building permit to renovate the structure,” Oppmann said.
The M-15 location has been vacant for more than 10 years. Old Detroit Burger Bar is based in Oxford with locations in Lake Orion, Lapeer, Clawson, Troy, and Farmington. They’re looking to open later this year.
“He has got a little business model where he picks up older facilities and renovates them,” Kittle said. “They serve very good food at a very fair price. It’ll be good stuff.”
The Dairy Queen at 5890 S. Main Street will also be redeveloped – the 1,500-square-foot building is up for sale.
“It’s in amazing condition. Everything is new or newer,” said Pam Ford Morgan of Morgan and Milzow. “It’s a sweet opportunity for someone who wants something yummy.”
The Independence Township property includes the 100-by-400-foot lot with 54 parking spaces and all equipment, but not the restaurant franchise, Morgan said.
“It’s in excellent condition at an excellent location,” she said.
A co-owner passed away several years ago and the family continued to run the DQ, but decided to sell.
“They decided it was time to find someone who could really make it into a successful enterprise,” Morgan said.
People have already shown interest, she added. “Phones have been ringing off the hook.”
If interested, call Morgan at 248-625-1010.