CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Big news for local food lovers — Charleys Philly Steaks is officially coming to Circleville, with renovations already underway at the former Sonic Drive-In , located at 1415 S. Court Street . The site, which closed earlier this year, is currently being remodeled, with plans to open the new restaurant in 2026 .

Founded in 1986 near The Ohio State University by Charley Shin , Charleys Philly Steaks has grown into a global fast-casual brand with nearly 700 locations across 47 states and 16 countries . The Columbus-based company is known for its freshly grilled cheesesteaks, loaded gourmet fries, and real fruit lemonades.

Shin, who started the business while studying at OSU, built the concept on one simple idea: serve the best Philly cheesesteak. His first

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