Another sleepy building near Kennewick mall getting fast food makeover
Another long-time building near Columbia Center mall is getting a fast-food makeover.
Kennewick building permits indicate the former David’s Bridal spot, 7415 W. Canal Drive, will be split into two individual spaces, with Habit Burger & Grill set to take over one side.
The Tri-Cities’ second Habit Burger & Grill will occupy about 2,400 square.
The redevelopment echoes a string of projects that have delivered new chain restaurants to Canal Drive.
In 2025, Panera Bread opened in the renovated former Old County Buffet, and Chick-fil-A opened on a former strip of asphalt in front of Hobby Lobby.
David’s Bridal closed its 7,700-square-foot bridal salon in 2023 after the company dissolved in bankruptcy.
The David’s building is part of the prominent but low-key Tri-Cities Center, a 14.2-acre retail center anchored by Burlington Coat Factory at West Canal Drive and Columbia Center Boulevard.
BPG Investments and Bellevue-based Startup Development Partners purchased the property for $10.5 million in 2025 and pledged to give it a facelift and bring new tenants to its empty spaces, including the old bridal salon.
Habit operates a drive-thru at 2831 Duportail St., Richland.
The Kennewick Habit will be situated between a Burger King on one side and an Arby’s across the parking lot on the other.