I’ve heard from a reliable source that HuHot Mongolian Grill will be opening a location at the former KFC site on South 3rd Street. I haven’t been able to 100% confirm the details, but HuHot has previously confirmed plans to open a Bismarck location, so it seems likely this rumor will pan out.
The owner of the former KFC location, which was recently demolished, had stated that they were considering relocating the restaurant to somewhere near the south Wal-Mart on Bismarck Expressway even before receiving a purchase offer.
Stay tuned as more information becomes available.
UPDATE (9/4/2011): The Bismarck Tribune has confirmed that HuHot is indeed opening at the former KFC site as reported above.
UPDATE (12/14/2011): HuHot is scheduled to open Friday, December 16, 2011.
Related: HuHot Directory Listing