Audio By Carbonatix
Cheba Hut, the pot-themed sub-shop chain, could open its first Denver location as early as Monday, August 10, says franchisee and store co-owner Matt Clark-Johnson, who’s at the store at 1531 Champa Street making some final preparations this morning.
Although Clark-Johnson, who also owns a Cheba Hut in Boulder, had planned to open over the July 4 weekend, he had a few setbacks that made things take longer, including hurdles involved with remodeling Cheba’s space in a historic building.
Another setback: Cheba won’t have a liquor license as planned, at least not yet. The store will open, make some money and then apply for the permit, Clark-Johnson says.
A Cheba Hut in Greeley was recently turned down for a liquor license because a judge there objected to the Tempe, Arizona-based company’s “counter-culture” theme. (The subs are “toasted,” come in three sizes: four-inch Nugs, eight-inch Pinners and foot-long Blunts, and have names like Acapulco Gold, Panama Red and the White Widow.)
When news happens, Westword is there —
Your support strengthens our coverage.
We’re aiming to raise $50,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to this community. If Westword matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there.
Clark-Johnson will have a patio, though, which could make Cheba Hut addictive.
