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Originally Posted by John_W
Yesterday while at Jersey Mike's in front of Target getting my sub fix, while in line the manager asked me, where you headed next. I said to the MVP gym, he said over here next to Gator's Dockside. I said no, they opened another MVP at Brownwood, and there is also a new Gator's Dockside at Brownwood.
He said we talked to The Villages about putting a store at Brownwood, and they said how much space do you need, I told them 1200 sf, we don't need a lot. They said for the time being, they aren't renting out anything under 2000 sf. Then they asked about Pinellas Plaza, and they were told that Subway is already there and has a non-compete clause.
Sounds like TV has some funny business practices turning down a successful franchise that would bring a lot of foot traffic. I hope they can get into the new Publix shopping center before Subway.
Also, I noticed that 'Outback' had a sign 'now open everyday at 11am', so you don't have to wait until the weekend to get lunch there.
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I again say, it doesn't sound like "funny business" just business. A non compete clause is GOOD business. There are many geographic Franchise restrictions too. Large successful companies will not sell their product to everyone who wants their product. That is how it's done. The Villages commercial probably rents to people who have a good history of paying their bills and have shown that they can survive in this business climate. We want everything, but we are on a "fixed income". Yup. We seniors are somewhat challenging.
No conspiracy theory here. Just plain old business and economics one oh one.