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Old 08-17-2009, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Hancle704 View Post
I guess the question might be answered by visiting Toojay's and Panera's in SS. They seem to be doing just fine and have been since they opened. They seem to know what folks want and are willing to pay.
The places you mention are chains. They have the advantage of having many locations that can help offset some of the slow times. The independent owners don't have this advantage. Deeper pockets, more support, it all adds up. I can't think of any chains that have failed.
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