Sisters Leah Lynn and Jeannie Hicks were looking for a new adventure after spending more than 30 years in the physical therapy and occupational therapy fields.

“We’ve just gotten to an age where it’s just time for a change,” Hicks said.

They hope that desire for a change will mean a change in eating habits for many Huntsville residents.

On April 21 the sisters are opening a Flying Biscuit Café at The Foundry on Governors Drive in the Stovehouse District.

“We did a lot of research on different franchises,” Hicks said. “We came across the Flying Biscuit and we met with everyone in (the corporate office) Atlanta one day. We felt like that was the choice for us. They were super supportive. It was wonderful food. We just decided to team with those guys and become part of the Flying Biscuit family.”

They are opening the third Flying Biscuit Café in Alabama. The Huntsville location marks the brand’s 37th location nationwide,

“It wasn’t just the amazing food that brought us here; it was the core values that The Flying Biscuit brand represents,” Lynn said.

“The Flying Biscuit is all about community and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere where people can gather, laugh and enjoy great food together,” Hicks added. “We are thrilled to introduce the Southern staple to Huntsville.”

They describe that staple menu as Southern with a little bit of a twist to it.

“We’ve got the biscuits and the grits and the potatoes,” Hicks said. “It’s like what a Southern grandmother would fix. But it also has like a Southwestern flare. It’s a unique menu we think a lot of people will enjoy.”

“They just rolled out a new menu in the last two months with a lot more sandwiches and appetizers and lunch items, too,” Lynn added.

For 30 years, the Flying Biscuit Café franchise has served classic all-day brunch seven days a week. The offerings include twists on Southern classics, double shot Bloody Mary, and offerings that include stuffed French toast to the health-conscious Piedmont Omelet, vegan to gluten-free.

The sisters have hired experienced cooks and servers to provide the menu to patrons. Flying Biscuit Café will have a full bar with drink specials and signature drink items. There will also be a patio that will be heated and cooled so people can enjoy it year-round.

Hicks and Lynn believe The Foundry is an ideal location for the restaurant. That part of Governors Drive is one of the most traveled in the city. The restaurant is only about three miles from the Medical District and Redstone Arsenal.

And The Foundry itself is home to 342 apartment units. The sisters said they hoped to serve the residents there, as well.

Operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant offers takeout, catering and delivery.

Flying Biscuit Café’ has a variety of grand opening specials planned, including:

• The Fabulous 50: Throughout the Grand Opening week, The Flying Biscuit will honor its first 50 visitors each day with a $10 gift card, redeemable between noon and 2 p.m on Monday through Friday of opening week.
• Brunch is the New Lunch: A $5 ‘Stage 5 Clinger’ cocktail–a bold double bloody Mary with a skewer of bacon wrapped shrimp, celery and moon dusted rim will be available Mondays through Fridays.
• Student Day: On Tuesdays, The Flying Biscuit is offering 50% off to-go meals with a valid student ID.
• Phone Eats First Promotion: From the opening until May, guests can post a story or reel of Flying Biscuit Huntsville and receive a $10 gift card,
• Teacher Appreciation Day: To honor local Huntsville educators, Flying Biscuit will offer 50% off breakfast for teachers and school administrators every Wednesday as a thank you.

For more information on The Flying Biscuit Café, visit flyingbiscuit.com or follow along on social media @flyingbiscuit_huntsville.