BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Construction is underway for two new businesses in Byram.

Bojangles and Take 5 Oil Change are the new businesses that are coming to the city. Byram Mayor Richard White said one of those businesses will fill a building that has been vacant for a couple of years.

“Bojangles has taken a spot that had been empty for a few years or two years, I think total, and we're excited about having somebody there, and they seem like good people," the mayor said.

The fast-food chain will be located in what used to be a Backyard Burgers on South Siwell Road near Interstate 55. This will be the second Bojangles location in the metro area. The first is located in Flowood.

Progress is being made on the Take 5 Oil Change. Pavement and the slab for the business have been laid. It will be located on South Siwell Road between KFC and the Baptist Medical Group.

“I'm looking forward to new places to eat, new places and getting a car service and just seeing this city grow and flourish," said Matthew Johnson, a Byram resident.

White said this is about a $3 million investment for the Take 5 Oil Change. He hopes Bojangles will open in mid-August 2024, and the Take 5 Oil Change should open around October 2024.