Flaming Amy’s says it has no plans to close despite Oleander Drive property listing
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn is setting the record straight after a commercial real estate listing for its longtime Wilmington location sparked concerns about the restaurant’s future.
In a Facebook post Wednesday, Nov. 11, the restaurant clarified that its business is not for sale and that it has no plans to close.
“Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn, the business, is not for sale, and we have no plans to close,” the restaurant wrote.
The statement comes one day after the property the business operates at was listed for sale for $2.5 million, with a ground lease option advertised at approximately $14,167 per month.
According to the restaurant, the property listing involves the building and land, not the business itself.
Restaurant says it has an active lease
Flaming Amy’s said it has never owned the property where it has operated since 2000.
“We have never owned the land or building here at 4002 Oleander Drive. We’ve leased since 2000 and are currently in an active lease,” the restaurant wrote.
The business said the property has changed ownership twice since 2020 without disrupting its operations.
“This property has been sold twice since 2020, while we’ve been under leases. All it has meant for us is a new landlord, and we expect a similar outcome this time,” the restaurant wrote.
According to the statement, the current property owner is based near Houston, Texas, while previous landlords were located in Wilmington and Charlotte.
Property remains listed for sale or lease
Cape Fear Commercial is marketing the property for $2.5 million or a ground lease of $170,000 annually.
The listing describes the site as a potential redevelopment opportunity for a retail business, restaurant or bank.
The property includes a freestanding building on approximately 0.8 acres along Oleander Drive.
However, Flaming Amy’s emphasized that the commercial real estate listing does not mean the restaurant is closing or that its business is being sold.
Flaming Amy’s history in Wilmington
Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn opened its Oleander Drive location in 2000 and has remained a longtime fixture of Wilmington’s restaurant scene.
The restaurant previously operated a second location in Carolina Beach, which closed in 2025.
Its sister restaurant, Flaming Amy’s Bowl, operated off Shipyard Boulevard near Hoggard High School before closing in 2022. Another Flaming Amy’s Bowl location in Northchase closed in 2018.
Despite those previous closures, the business says its original Oleander Drive restaurant is continuing operations.
The restaurant ended its Facebook statement with a lighthearted reminder that its seasonal menu is available.
“MOST IMPORTANTLY — folks, it’s dingdang CHURKEYCHANGA SEASON, so just take a breath and get you a Churkey!!!!”
The restaurant has not announced any plans to relocate or close its Wilmington location.
