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Originally Posted by John_W

As a comparison to LSL, that square opened in 2007 and yet Panera's didn't open until May 2011. That was 4 to 5 years after opening, where Brownwood didn't really get going until spring 2012, which is only about 3 years ago. That goes to show that successful stores don't just jump into a situation until they feel it's right.

Another reason, is I've talked firsthand with the manager of Jersey's Mikes Subs and they inquired about Brownwood over a year ago. First off, the shopping centers have a do not compete clause with Subway. So with with only a square location, they requested 1200 sf and were told nothing under 2000 sf was available. So they've turned away a very successful food operation. I still eat at the Jersey Mike's in front of Target and that place is always busy.

LSL opened in 2004. That's when Robin & Caroline opened Lighthouse. It took a few years to get businesses in. Urban Flats (City Fire) opened in 2007. We already had RJ Gators, Up The Creek, Dominics and others. The square was fairly dead for a few years. Now look at it !!