Rebol is gearing up to bring its health‑leaning bowls to Westerville’s busy Polaris retail strip, sliding into the former Hot Chicken Takeover storefront at 935 Polaris Parkway. The fast‑casual concept has not set an opening date yet, so for now, the move is one more sign that the corridor’s restaurant roster is still very much in flux.
According to Columbus Business First, the brand will take over the now‑vacant Hot Chicken Takeover site at 935 Polaris Parkway. What Now Columbus notes that the announcement first surfaced on Rebol’s social channels and that the concept currently operates two Ohio locations.
REBoL launched in Cleveland before adding a Dublin outpost at Bridge Park in 2018, where it leans into non‑GMO bowls, wraps, and functional beverages. The Bridge Park opening has been detailed on Crawford Hoying’s site, and the chain’s original Public Square location has been profiled by Cleveland Magazine.
Former Hot Chicken Takeover Spaces Find New Tenants
Rebol’s Westerville lease is the latest in a string of former Hot Chicken Takeover sites getting snapped up across Central Ohio. Hoodline has tracked recent reboots, including Fox in the Snow in Clintonville, Biscuit Belly in Grandview, and DHC Chicken in Gahanna, underscoring how quickly those shuttered spaces are being reworked.
What Now Columbus also reports that Rebol shared the Westerville news directly and notes that Ethos Hospitality Group operates the brand. The outlet says it reached out to Ethos for additional details but had not received a response at the time of publication. We will update when a formal timeline and opening details are available.
