The closure of the Alaska Stand, a Boardwalk staple since the 1930s, will make way for another Thrasher’s French Fries location.
This week, Alaska Stand owners Jodi and Dennis Renner announced the sale of their family’s 9th Street location.
While it is the end of a chapter for the iconic Boardwalk business, the Renners say it also marks the beginning of another.
“The Alaska Stand’s storyline will come to a close at this time,” a statement from the Alaska Stand reads. “We are thrilled to share that we have entered into an agreement with another Ocean City icon – Thrasher’s Fries –they will take the helm at this beloved corner and will be the new face of 9th St!”
Les Morris, general manager for Thrasher’s French Fries, confirmed the news this week, adding that the company will move its satellite location at 8th Street to the Alaska Stand building on 9th. The new location will be open in time for the 2025 season.
“We wanted this location, and it became available,” he said. “So we jumped on it.”
remember when thrashers was in salisbury?
no
I remember now but had forgotten. About the same timeframe the old was thriving
yes, at the corner of eastern shore dr and college ave. late seventies
Hot oil, salt, vinegar and potatoes, plus an unending supply of minimum wage teen workers spell success.
Most of those teen workers, as in all Ocean City businesses, are from Russia.