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Old 10-04-2015, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by tomwed View Post
Could a Ruth's Chris fine dining experience make it here Bonnie? I think the Sharon changed things. It's luxurious. Does the Sharon draw outsiders traveling an hour away who are also looking for a yummy special dinner right here?

My hunch is that people with that kind of discretionary income don't "hang out" on TOTV but they live here.
I just don't think so. You need a lot of area repeat business to make it. I think most of us looking at Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille, etc. are going to go once every 6 - 12 months. Our last bill at one of those places was over $200.00 with tip and a bottle of wine.
They really need to be in areas where people are still working and making decent money & traveling from other area cities.
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