Flaming Amy’s fans rejoice after restaurant confirms it won’t close

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Frequent customers of Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn are celebrating, after the Wilmington restaurant clarified some rumors about their potential closing.

The property at 4002 Oleander Drive was first reported listed for sale Tuesday night, for 2.5 million dollars.

Flaming Amy’s addressed the listing in a Facebook post Wednesday morning, clarifying that the restaurant will continue operating as usual.

The business said it has been through a similar situation before and that the property will simply have a new landlord.

WWAY visited the restaurant Wednesday during the lunch rush and saw a line of customers nearly out the door.

Customers Jacob and Grace Harris said they were excited to hear the restaurant would remain open and emphasized the importance of supporting local businesses.

“It’s really important to keep local businesses running,” Grace Harris said.

The restaurant also expanded its menu this month, introducing the fan-favorite Churkey Changa.

A Churkey Changa is a Thanksgiving-inspired chimichanga, featuring turkey and more.

in 2015, Flaming Amy’s described it as “A Churkeychanga is a seasonal treat… Roasted turkey breast, mashed garlic red skin potatoes & jalapeno cornbread dressing all rolled up in a flour tortilla then DEEP FRIED. Topped off with jalapeno cream gravy and served with cranberry salsa!”

The Churkey Chanaga is available Nov. 1 – Nov. 25.