Brusters ice crean

[dolpterry]

Went there Friday night and was sorry to see Brusters on 42 closed. Always people in line and a good product. Wonder who got the left over ice cream?

[Russ_Boston]

Went there Friday night and was sorry to see Brusters on 42 closed. Always people in line and a good product. Wonder who got the left over ice cream?

The owners are TOTV members. Not sure what happened.

[Taltarzac]

The owners used to be TOTV members at one time. Not sure what happened.

He was last on TOTV on the 24th of January, 2010 and has posts from January '10 and December '09.

[KathieI]

So sorry to hear that JohnZ and Patty had to close Brusters. They are such a lovely couple and were so much fun in the early days of TOTV. I do hope they keep in touch with us. John came into chat one night a while ago, and it was the same old fun as it used to be.

Good luck to you guys, I hope your next venture will be a great success, you earned it.

[Casino]

We went there a few weeks ago....there was a sign that they would reopen ...sometime in April.....

[Talk Host]

Ice Cream sales has a very slim profit margin, so a store must sell lots of it to be profitable. The only way that can happen is if the store is located in a "VERY HIGH" foot traffic area.

It is my understanding that at the time Bruster's was considering the location on route 42, they were given to believe that all those out parcels would be occupied by other businesses, including restaurants. As you can see six years later, there is a gas station and Bruster's. Not a winning formula.

[villages07]

Here's hoping the opening of the VA Clinic in August will help them out. Nice people and great ice cream!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

We went there a few weeks ago....there was a sign that they would reopen ...sometime in April.....

I guess we need a definition of what "closed" means!

[JohnZ]

Folks, we closed Bruster's temporarily for the winter months. It is our slowest time of year and given the economic climate we decided it was best to close for a couple of months. It was a tough decision. We plan to reopen March 1st and resume serving the best ice cream in The Villages.

[Casino]

We plan to reopen March 1st and resume serving the best ice cream in The Villages. :loco::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:


I cannot wait!!!!! Bruster's has the best ice cream!!!!!!

[KathieI]

Folks, we closed Bruster's temporarily for the winter months. It is our slowest time of year and given the economic climate we decided it was best to close for a couple of months. It was a tough decision. We plan to reopen March 1st and resume serving the best ice cream in The Villages.

That's the best news John.... so happy you will reopen. As soon as I'm off my diet, I'll be there to see you!!! :a040::a040::MOJE_whot:

[Taltarzac]

Folks, we closed Bruster's temporarily for the winter months. It is our slowest time of year and given the economic climate we decided it was best to close for a couple of months. It was a tough decision. We plan to reopen March 1st and resume serving the best ice cream in The Villages.

I do not get up around CR42 that often but often have got Brusters when I am up that way. Some of more discerning guests really enjoy Brusters.

[Russ_Boston]

Great John - see you in May when we visit.

[Patty]

No need to get off your diet Kathy - just get one of the FFNSA ( Fat Free No sugar added) flavors we have daily - less than 120 calories for most single servings and no sugar.....the taste is without an aftertaste as well - not like what I was used to prior to Bruster's

[njbchbum]

I don't know where it is - but I will find it! I know where the VA hosp is being built!

Maybe JohnZ and Patty can organize an evening ice cream social for TOTVers!

[chuckinca]

Howbout scheduling the March TOTV luncheon as an ice cream social at Brusters!


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[Talk Host]

An ad on Talk of The Villages? It will be seen 28,000 times a day. 1,000.000 times a month.

[rdhdleo]

Can't wait till you're open again. The best ice cream around!!! We miss you!!!!

[KathieI]

No need to get off your diet Kathy - just get one of the FFNSA ( Fat Free No sugar added) flavors we have daily - less than 120 calories for most single servings and no sugar.....the taste is without an aftertaste as well - not like what I was used to prior to Bruster's:MOJE_whot: Hey Patty, that's great to know. I'll be ready by the time you open again.


Howbout scheduling the March TOTV luncheon as an ice cream social at Brusters! .
Chuck, I've been in favor of that for awhile, but it may be the June meeting, its much too cold right now.

[Talk Host]

It was one of the better kept secrets in TV.

If I owned a business that depended on high volume traffic, I would hope that it wasn't a secret. Spread the word.

[Donna]

John & Patty,
Please let us know what's happening.,...I will stop by when I am there...
Best of luck...John, we can always go look for Julia again this summer...Lol

:wave:

[floridacracker]

If Bruster's is reopening in March, then why are they showing FOR SALE on the internet?? I found the link via google when I searched "Bruster's The Villages"

Just curious.....


The ad reads:

Retail Property For Sale Bruster's Ice Cream Franchise + Land/Bldng
8699 SE Mulberry Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
Price:$699,000Building Size:1,200 SFPrice/SF:$582.50Property Type:RetailProperty Sub-type:RestaurantProperty Use Type:Business For SaleCommission Split:3%No. Stories:1Year Built:2005Lot Size:0.87 ACTax ID / APN #:3206631Parking Ratio:31 / 1,000 SFFind Out More...
Last Verified 2/22/2010

Listing ID 16499994
Description
Bruster's Ice Cream Franchise located as an Outparcel in The Villages at Mulberry Grove Publix shopping center. The franchise in on Villages land and is golf cart accessible. The sale includes the real estate - land and building. Building is a 1200 Sq. Ft. Modular Building and site on .87 Acres. There are 31 Parking Spots. The zoning is a PUD. Franchise fee for a second Bruster's location has already been paid and is included in the sale. There is a 5% franchise royalty fee + 3% franchise advertising fee. Owner willing to sell building and business and lease back land. Owner is motivated. The Villages land makes this a great property to acquire! P&L available upon request. Property located in Marion County - Alt Key #3206631.

Mulberry Grove East Publix Complex in The Villages.
Map of 8699 SE Mulberry Lane, The Villages, FL 32162 (Sumter County)Hide Map Show Map

[Skip]

Been for sale for a while.

Skip

[pjolson]

Drove by Brusters on 42 earlier this evening and there were lights on in the building and it looked like maybe they were training staff in preparation for a reopening (I hope, I hope!!!)

Ice cream lovers, it looks encouraging. :MOJE_whot:

[Donna]

I really hope it reopens, Patty & John are great people and you like to see good things happen to good people...
All the best to Patty & John....

[JohnZ]

We were training staff the last few days, making ice cream and getting things prepared to reopen on March 1st as planned. Its been a long and cold winter season and we're happy to announce that we are now open for business. With any luck, we hope to have a banner spring and summer selling season.

Like many other food service businesses in The Villages, we have weighed our options in the context of today's economic climate and listed our store for sale. I would think that this should come as no surprise....and besides, Patty and I would like to retire too someday. Until then, we'll continue to sell the best ice cream in town.....and we'd appreciate it if y'all spread the word. .

Thanks for posting your concerns and kind words and stop by and taste the flavors.

And, psssst.....if anyone knows of anyone interested in buying a business opportunity....well, know you have something to tell 'em.

[Donna]

JohnZ...I am so glad you are going to reopen!

I was recently laughing about the night we all went to look for Julia! lol:22yikes:

We will see you when we come down, and we can chat then..
Email me your number again, I have it in Florida! k153@epix.net

Say hello to Patty!:wave:

[dolpterry]

Great to see Brusters back open,my wife and i went there tonight, Really great ice cream and many flavors. Hope people support them, located on 42 in front of publix.:

[chuckinca]

Went there Thursday night about 8 PM with wife, brother and sis-in-law. One of the first warm nights we have had this year. Ice Cream was very good.

(Thursday special - bring your own banana and get a banana split at half price!)

Half a dozen others there at same time.

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