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by Alpha8472
Today, 3:53 am
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Cracker Barrel closes Medford, OR location
Replies: 12
Views: 367

Re: Cracker Barrel closes Medford, OR location

I would say the theft would be customers eating and not paying. Pay first would be a better idea.

However, the gift shop has many items that are easily stolen to sell online. They need to take steps to prevent theft.
by Alpha8472
April 14th, 2024, 10:38 pm
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Why Have Some Chain Stores Haven't Gotten Makeovers Yet and What Lies Ahead for Them!"
Replies: 12
Views: 414

Re: Why Have Some Chain Stores Haven't Gotten Makeovers Yet and What Lies Ahead for Them!"

If these lower capacity dining rooms need less labor then restaurants should keep them open. Closing dining rooms doesn't save much labor at all, but causes a huge loss in sales. The remodeled Burger King that I pass by almost daily has their dining room open from 6 am to Midnight. The double drive-...
by Alpha8472
April 14th, 2024, 8:34 pm
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Why Have Some Chain Stores Haven't Gotten Makeovers Yet and What Lies Ahead for Them!"
Replies: 12
Views: 414

Re: Why Have Some Chain Stores Haven't Gotten Makeovers Yet and What Lies Ahead for Them!"

Recent Burger King remodels have removed a large amount of chairs and tables. The seating capacity is probably only a third of what used to be there. There is a lot of empty floor space. No more outdoor tables or chairs. Those were removed for a double drive-thru. Perhaps they think that fewer dine ...
by Alpha8472
April 14th, 2024, 1:59 am
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Woolworth's Counter Being Restored in California
Replies: 0
Views: 91

Woolworth's Counter Being Restored in California

A Woolworth's Counter, the last in the nation nears restoration.

https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/art ... 379397.php
by Alpha8472
April 13th, 2024, 9:34 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Grabango The Just Walk Out Competitor
Replies: 4
Views: 206

Re: Grabango The Just Walk Out Competitor

I also noticed the lack of staffing. There was only one cashier and he was running around the store trying to help customers find items. However, there was a line and people were getting impatient. The Krispy Krunchy Chicken counter seemed to have an employee who could not leave the chicken area. Th...
by Alpha8472
April 13th, 2024, 7:04 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Grabango The Just Walk Out Competitor
Replies: 4
Views: 206

Re: Grabango The Just Walk Out Competitor

I take it back. This system is flawed. I was charged for a large bag of chips when I picked up a small one. Apparently it is not very accurate if it just goes by what each item looks like. There must be someone in a room looking at the cameras trying to figure out what you are holding. What a rip of...
by Alpha8472
April 13th, 2024, 2:02 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Jack in the Box & Del Taco moving to 100% kiosks
Replies: 11
Views: 394

Re: Jack in the Box & Del Taco moving to 100% kiosks

I went to Taco Bell and said I had a mobile order. The cashier said, "Oh, God!" She told me that when people do mobile orders, there are so many crazy customizations that can be missed. They end up having to remake the food and end up throwing away tons of food. It really cuts into their p...
by Alpha8472
April 13th, 2024, 1:52 pm
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Stores that never were: Sacramento edition
Replies: 11
Views: 371

Re: Stores that never were: Sacramento edition

I was just comparing how in some cities such as Woodland, California near Sacramento, the Walmart was not able to become a supercenter. So Walmart opened up a Neighborhood Market in Woodland about a mile away from the bigger Walmart. It took away many customers and sales from the bigger Walmart. It ...
by Alpha8472
April 12th, 2024, 8:57 pm
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Stores that never were: Sacramento edition
Replies: 11
Views: 371

Re: Stores that never were: Sacramento edition

However, it can backfire. Usually if they are next to each other customers will patronize both stores. In Pleasanton, California Walmart had an existing non-supercenter. It then opened up a Neighborhood Market perhaps a mile away and another in nearby San Ramon. The two Neighborhood Markets took cus...
by Alpha8472
April 12th, 2024, 8:40 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Sauced and Loaded Trend
Replies: 1
Views: 99

Sauced and Loaded Trend

Jack in the Box has brought back the popcorn chicken again. This time they are jumping on the sauced and loaded trend. KFC has just introduced sauced nuggets. Now there are sauced and loaded popcorn chicken items at Jack In The Box. The sauce actually makes these menu items pretty good. https://www....