CLOSING: One of the original tenants at the Mall at Fairfield Commons shuts down

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By Mark Fisher
Jan 6, 2020
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One of the original tenants at the Mall at Fairfield Commons, which opened in 1993 in Beavercreek, has shut its doors.

"As some of you have already noticed, we have closed our store at The Mall at Fairfield Commons after 27 years," the owners of the Pretzel Fest & Popcorn Pizzazz shop said in a Facebook post. "Thank you to all our loyal customers, friends, and family who have supported us over these many years."

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Pretzel Fest still operates a location at the Kenwood Towne Centre in suburban Cincinnati. A manager at that store declined comment this morning on the Fairfield Commons closure.

Leanne Rubosky, general manager of the Mall at Fairfield Commons, said, “Tenants come and go, and that has always been the case at The Mall at Fairfield Commons. When a tenant leaves, it provides an opportunity for us to add something new. We plan to announce an exciting new tenant for this space in the near future.”

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Also today, Washington Prime Group, the owner of the Mall at Fairfield Commons and the Dayton Mall, formally announced Basil’s on Market will open in space recently vacated by Flyboys Deli just outside the Fairifield Commons mall’s main entrance.

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“We have such a diverse selection of dining and entertainment spots for guests to enjoy at The Mall at Fairfield Commons,” Rubosky said in a Washington Prime Group release. “We are excited to add another new eatery for our guests where they can gather and spend time with family and friends.”

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About the Author

Mark Fisher, a 1981 graduate of Ohio State University and a 1976 graduate of Beavercreek High School, is a third-generation Dayton-area resident who has worked for the Dayton Daily News since 1983. He covered higher education and K-12 education accountability issues for nearly 20 years before taking over the food and dining beat in 2006.