Montgomery County Planning Board Approves Dash In Redevelopment for Former Red Lobster Site

The Montgomery County Planning Board has approved the redevelopment of the former Gaithersburg Red Lobster into a modern Dash In convenience store and car wash.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT

Source: The MoCo Show

Project Specifications: Fuel, Food, and Charging

The approved plan, designated as Conditional Use No. CU202604, authorizes the demolition of the existing 1970s-era restaurant structure to make way for a modern, multi-functional facility. Key features of the new Dash In include:

Convenience & Dining: A nearly 5,000-square-foot store featuring Dash In’s signature made-to-order food offerings and an outdoor seating area with picnic benches.

Fueling Infrastructure: Six multi-product dispensers providing 12 fueling positions under a dedicated canopy.

Green Energy: Integration of two EV charging stations with designated parking spaces.

Automated Car Wash: A single-bay automatic car wash located at the rear of the property.