7 hours ago, theguru said:

7 gallons, OMG!

They were either feeding a large group of people, or panic buying.   Their chili is Ok.  I'd put it on par with Wendy's.  But it wasn't something I'd miss if it went away.

Just now, Tranquility Base said:

They were either feeding a large group of people, or panic buying.   Their chili is Ok.  I'd put it on par with Wendy's.  But it wasn't something I'd miss if it went away.

Same TB, same.

7 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Frisch's has all the Big Boys in storage at their commissary.

Last Friday all remaining employees at the commissary were let go. While it was not a surprise, I believe this was earlier than most thought. 

The one in Somerset is really busy in the mornings when the breakfast bar is out.  The rest of the day can be hit or miss, but they do a really big business during breakfast.  It's been there since the late 80s.  

4 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

The one in Somerset is really busy in the mornings when the breakfast bar is out.  The rest of the day can be hit or miss, but they do a really big business during breakfast.  It's been there since the late 80s.  

Any word if it is staying open or not?

50 minutes ago, theguru said:

Any word if it is staying open or not?

I haven't heard anything about it closing.  It's in a really good location.  I'm not sure which ownership group owns it.   They aren't on the closure list that was published by the Herald Leader last month.  

 

I'm curious to see what goes into the Frisch's location in Fort Wright. That's some pretty prime real-estate there. 

8 hours ago, sportsfan41 said:

I'm curious to see what goes into the Frisch's location in Fort Wright. That's some pretty prime real-estate there. 

ANOTHER Mexican restaurant?

3 hours ago, OlDog75 said:

ANOTHER Mexican restaurant?

Not gonna lie, that OR an ASIAN Buffet, crossed my mind. 

18 minutes ago, sportsfan41 said:

Not gonna lie, that OR an ASIAN Buffet, crossed my mind. 

Please, not another car wash.

On 1/2/2025 at 8:40 PM, sportsfan41 said:

I'm curious to see what goes into the Frisch's location in Fort Wright. That's some pretty prime real-estate there. 

My money is on yet another 10 minute (in reality 45 minute) Oil Change place.  They only have 1 down there already and they have 2 car washes, 2 tire places (3 if you count WalMart) and multiple burrito and other restaurants.

On 1/2/2025 at 8:40 PM, sportsfan41 said:

I'm curious to see what goes into the Frisch's location in Fort Wright. That's some pretty prime real-estate there. 

Prediction - Chik FIL A next door buys that property and builds a new building on it. Their current property is too small for the amount of business they do.

How much money can an investor make off a car wash at a prime location? They're all over US 27 headed out to Alexandria. I know with all the homes going up in Central and Southern Campbell Co it makes sense. I've always was just curious.

22 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Prediction - Chik FIL A next door buys that property and builds a new building on it. Their current property is too small for the amount of business they do.

Way too small. Sometimes you can't even get into the drive through from 17. I can't tell you how many times since it's been open that I've just driven by because it's so hard to get into at times. I'm just not sure it would make sense financially for them to make that move and start all over again. So much of their business is drive through....I'm not sure a larger restaurant would drive enough business to warrant the cost.

I'm not sure that another restaurant makes sense. There is a lot of competition in that area. You've got several fast food joints (Wendy's, Arby's, BK, White Castle, McD's, Subway, Guthries, DQ and soon to be Sonic in addition to Chik Fil A). There's Chipotle and Hot Heads. There's casual dining with Bob Evans, Roadhouse, Harmon's and BW's.  There's a Mexican, Chinese and two pizza places. And you've got a nicer place with Walt's up the road. I just don't know what else the area needs that would be better than what's already there. Maybe a good solid, greasy spoon type Diner?

8 minutes ago, rjs4470 said:

Maybe a good solid, greasy spoon type Diner?

Yes!  Hopefully a 24 hour place.  Waffle House is fantastic, but sometimes a change of pace would be nice.