I noticed that the local Pep Boys has gone to Tires/Service only, the main auto parts/accessories section is shut down. This is happening nationwide per what I have read in the internet. What will happen to the retail section of these stores-which is 2/3rds of the building? I find it odd because the...

The truth is the restaurant biz was changing even before the virus. The beginning of “ghost kitchens” , consolidation of owners, fewer and smaller locations and on-line ordering/delivery started well before the sickness and it just forced their hands

Maybe they need to go back to their original 50s-60s designs, with a few modern twists. That BK design will turn into a hothouse in warmer climates

Some of us remember Pancho’s Mexican Buffet in the Southwest...your first round was down the aisle cafeteria style....you wanted more at your table-“just run up the flag”

I have a feeling that the QSRs maybe going back to the original fast food format of the 50s-60s-drive-thru; drive-up; walk-up; a few tables outside. Fewer employees, easier to keep clean. Taco Bell is already working on such a store design, with multiple drive-thru lanes, on-line/app ordering and no...

Albertsons left Northern Nevada several years ago, why would they rebrand with a defunct name?

Safeway operated as far to the East as NYC until the early 60s, when they sold out to First National Stores in that area and retrenched to DC/Baltimore

Safeway operated as far to the East as NYC until the early 60s, when they sold out to First National Stores

The average 7-11 is a dump (at least in Phoenix)and the franchisees are in constant battle with the parent company. It makes you wonder by buying Speedway they will dump the problem franchises.

I imagine there is a lot of overlap between 7-11 and Speedway in the Midwest and East Coast which the FTC would force them to sell off. Plus 7-11 seems to be in a constant battle with its franchisees who have their own organization.