World of beer done

[Papa_lecki]

Looks like we are losing 2 more restaurants

World of Beer filed for bankruptcy

Restaurant that was one of the fastest growing in America just ten years ago files for bankruptcy | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13723487/world-beer-bar-kitchen-files-bankruptcy-closures.html)

[Smalley]

Looks like we are losing 2 more restaurants

World of Beer filed for bankruptcy

Restaurant that was one of the fastest growing in America just ten years ago files for bankruptcy | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13723487/world-beer-bar-kitchen-files-bankruptcy-closures.html)

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

[retiredguy123]

I like beer, but I never understood why a restaurant needs a hundred different brands of beer. Or wine either.

[LeRoySmith]

there is much too much alcohol consumed here

It's in the name.



Not world of broccoli or world of kale.

[Teed_Off]

Looks like we are losing 2 more restaurants

World of Beer filed for bankruptcy

Restaurant that was one of the fastest growing in America just ten years ago files for bankruptcy | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13723487/world-beer-bar-kitchen-files-bankruptcy-closures.html)

Two? Spanish Springs closed months ago.

[Papa_lecki]

Two? Spanish Springs closed months ago.

Well, shows last time I was at SS. I actually never ate at SS WOB

I haven’t been to the one in Brownwood in 3 years.

[CarlR33]

Two? Spanish Springs closed months ago.LOL, must have been after we were there in March?

[blueash]

Looks like we are losing 2 more restaurants

World of Beer filed for bankruptcy

Restaurant that was one of the fastest growing in America just ten years ago files for bankruptcy | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13723487/world-beer-bar-kitchen-files-bankruptcy-closures.html)

I'm going to guess you didn't get to the end of the report you cited. It clearly says they are not going out of business. Bankruptcy is a legal maneuver to restructure or eliminate debt while attempting to find a more successful path forward.

"'Our focus remains on serving our loyal customers, supporting our employees and franchises, and positioning our restaurants for continued growth and success in a competitive landscape."

[Stu from NYC]

I like beer, but I never understood why a restaurant needs a hundred different brands of beer. Or wine either.

Variety iS the spice of life?

[LeRoySmith]

Variety iS the spice of life?

I'm with rg123 here give me any really cold, weak, light beer and I'm happy. Throw in a Paulaner hefeweizen occasionally and I'm all set.

[Papa_lecki]

I'm going to guess you didn't get to the end of the report you cited. It clearly says they are not going out of business. Bankruptcy is a legal maneuver to restructure or eliminate debt while attempting to find a more successful path forward.

Thanks for the education on bankruptcy. But bankruptcy involves a re structuring plan - and if you’ve ever been to the WOB in Brownwood, you would see it is not a well performing location.
It will get re-structured out of existence. They’ve been in Brownwood for at least 4 years, they might have had a 5/6 year lease -so writing it off will help the restructure.

[golfing eagles]

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

Minority report noted. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dtennent]

As a former home brewer, I enjoy a variety of styles of beer. Even within a style, different brewers have permutations of that style. WOB offered a nice selection of beers that changed over time.

Wines are also offer a wide variety of tastes, aromas, etc. Being able to pick up on the different flavors, aromas, and mouth feel of different alcoholic beverages is something I have come to enjoy as I have gotten older.

[ThirdOfFive]

I like beer, but I never understood why a restaurant needs a hundred different brands of beer. Or wine either.
LOTS of variety in beer. Comes down to taste though: "Good" and "Bad" are pretty subjective.

We were guests at the home of a British couple a few years back. Host asked me if I'd like some real British beer. Of course I said yes. He gave me a bottle of "Tetley's". Pretty different from what we Americans think of as beer; not something I'd order if there were other choices out there. But then again, there are probably some Brits who view American beer the same way I do Tetley's.

[Bill14564]

Thanks for the education on bankruptcy. But bankruptcy involves a re structuring plan - and if you’ve ever been to the WOB in Brownwood, you would see it is not a well performing location.
It will get re-structured out of existence. They’ve been in Brownwood for at least 4 years, they might have had a 5/6 year lease -so writing it off will help the restructure.

I've been going to WoB Brownwood since I first arrived in 2018. I don't go there as often lately - it's been hard to find a seat.

I hope it survives. WoB has the best (only?) rotating selection of craft beer available by golf cart.

[DonH57]

Well, shows last time I was at SS. I actually never ate at SS WOB

I haven’t been to the one in Brownwood in 3 years.

I've eaten at both. You never missed anything. I generally found everything they made was overly spiced.

[gorillarick]

bankruptcy:

chapter 11 - restructuring - especially debt. Get rid of ill-performing assets to help with those 'in the black.'

chapter 7 - dissolve - use assets to pay off as much debt as possible - equitably

[dewilson58]

I'm going to guess you didn't get to the end of the report you cited. It clearly says they are not going out of business. Bankruptcy is a legal maneuver to restructure or eliminate debt while attempting to find a more successful path forward.

It was click bait.

:22yikes:

[Decadeofdave]

We need a Daquiri Deck here.
3 locations in Venice and Sarasota area. Well run places.

[bilcon]

Looks like we are losing 2 more restaurants

World of Beer filed for bankruptcy

Restaurant that was one of the fastest growing in America just ten years ago files for bankruptcy | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13723487/world-beer-bar-kitchen-files-bankruptcy-closures.html)

Mallory CC was also sold to the owner of Red Sauce and Glenview. Taking over this week.

[Topspinmo]

LOTS of variety in beer. Comes down to taste though: "Good" and "Bad" are pretty subjective.

We were guests at the home of a British couple a few years back. Host asked me if I'd like some real British beer. Of course I said yes. He gave me a bottle of "Tetley's". Pretty different from what we Americans think of as beer; not something I'd order if there were other choices out there. But then again, there are probably some Brits who view American beer the same way I do Tetley's.

IMO Any beer with more alcohol content will be better to drunk. After all what’s it all about, getting drunk, taste has nothing to do with it. Why they call American beer p water.

[npwalters]

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

Well, it is world of BEER so...........

Maybe a House of Brussel Sprouts will replace it.

[Bill14564]

LOTS of variety in beer. Comes down to taste though: "Good" and "Bad" are pretty subjective.

We were guests at the home of a British couple a few years back. Host asked me if I'd like some real British beer. Of course I said yes. He gave me a bottle of "Tetley's". Pretty different from what we Americans think of as beer; not something I'd order if there were other choices out there. But then again, there are probably some Brits who view American beer the same way I do Tetley's.

Tetley's is one of my favorites though it's hard to find around here. Old Speckled Hen is also very good but it too has a fairly unique flavor.

[tophcfa]

Well, shows last time I was at SS. I actually never ate at SS WOB

I haven’t been to the one in Brownwood in 3 years.

We have had a home relatively close to SS for 9 years and only ate there once, which was one time too many. I’m surprised they stayed open as long as they did.

[Normal]

The one in the Galleria mall in NV closed some time ago. The place was an armpit. Third rate at best.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Restaurant business is brutal, consumer faddish, with razor thin profit margins.

Very difficult for regional chains or even national chains as its managing the employees like herding cats

[tophcfa]

Tetley's is one of my favorites though it's hard to find around here. Old Speckled Hen is also very good but it too has a fairly unique flavor.

Bass Ale has been around since 1777 and is my all time favorite. It’s still brewed in the UK, but isn’t widely distributed in the USA anymore and is almost impossible to find. I used to love ordering a big ass glass of bass. All of those dam supper hoppy local craft brews have squeezed out the availability of good old English, Scottish, and German beers : (

[fdpaq0580]

Well, shows last time I was at SS. I actually never ate at SS WOB

I haven’t been to the one in Brownwood in 3 years.

Only went there once to see what was available. Didn't have any of the brands I had hoped to find. I settled for a Bud then went home and never went back.

[Normal]

The one in Brownwood kind of reminded me of one of those places Tapper would have closed down on Bar Rescue.

[fdpaq0580]

I like beer, but I never understood why a restaurant needs a hundred different brands of beer. Or wine either.

Sometimes it is fun to discover "a blast from the past " in the form of a food or drink that was part of your past life. For example, when I was in the Navy, I found myself in many far away places. Beer and the unique flavors and labels can evoke memories of old times and friends that shared your life, for better or worse, for a time. Old joys and old sorrows come back, floating up from the bottom of a bottle or a glass. Memories! 🫠🫠🫠

[Bill14564]

Bass Ale has been around since 1777 and is my all time favorite. It’s still brewed in the UK, but isn’t widely distributed in the USA anymore and is almost impossible to find. I used to love ordering a big ass glass of bass. All of those dam supper hoppy local craft brews have squeezed out the availability of good old English, Scottish, and German beers : (

I don't normally drink Bass but was surprised to find it was no longer available. One of my favorites is Boddington's but it too has all but disappeared.

There are more and more small breweries turning out good beer. It has to be hard to try to have everyone's local favorite on tap, find room for the excellent standards from outside the US, and also have something for the Bud/Millers/Coors drinkers.

[Normal]

Sometimes it is fun to discover "a blast from the past " in the form of a food or drink that was part of your past life…. Old joys and old sorrows come back, floating up from the bottom of a bottle or a glass. Memories! 🫠🫠🫠

And now World of Beer

[Marathon Man]

Thanks for the education on bankruptcy. But bankruptcy involves a re structuring plan - and if you’ve ever been to the WOB in Brownwood, you would see it is not a well performing location.
It will get re-structured out of existence. They’ve been in Brownwood for at least 4 years, they might have had a 5/6 year lease -so writing it off will help the restructure.

I've been there many times when you could not find a seat. Not sure what is needed to qualify as "a well performing location." We shall see.

[justjim]

Thanks for the education on bankruptcy. But bankruptcy involves a re structuring plan - and if you’ve ever been to the WOB in Brownwood, you would see it is not a well performing location.
It will get re-structured out of existence. They’ve been in Brownwood for at least 4 years, they might have had a 5/6 year lease -so writing it off will help the restructure.

There have been several tries to re-structure some of the bankruptcy laws but to no end. In another life, I saw time after time where top executives took down very large salaries for several years with the final plan to bankrupt the company in the end. Employees and creditors got “screwed”, millions are made, and life goes on. Yes, mostly all legal.

You have to know how to work the system at the top of the economic ladder just like some who know how to do the same at the bottom of the economic ladder. Then us folks somewhere in the economic middle wonder why our taxes are so high. Still we are fortunate to live in the best Country on the planet. Fore!

[Hape2Bhr]

Sometimes it is fun to discover "a blast from the past " in the form of a food or drink that was part of your past life. For example, when I was in the Navy, I found myself in many far away places. Beer and the unique flavors and labels can evoke memories of old times and friends that shared your life, for better or worse, for a time. Old joys and old sorrows come back, floating up from the bottom of a bottle or a glass. Memories! 🫠🫠🫠

Any chance one of those memories was created by San Miguel in Rota, Spain. (Not the same as from the Philippines.) :beer3:

[Normal]

Any chance one of those memories was created by San Miguel in Rota, Spain. (Not the same as from the Philippines.) :beer3:

Cadiz province’s specialty has nothing on the Philippine version with Shanghai lumpia and BBQ pork sticks.

[Pugchief]

I've been going to WoB Brownwood since I first arrived in 2018. I don't go there as often lately - it's been hard to find a seat.

I hope it survives. WoB has the best (only?) rotating selection of craft beer available by golf cart.

You can actually get to The Sunny Pint on 44 by golf cart. It ain't easy, but it can be done. You can also park in the lot just east of there and walk across the grassy area if you don't want to drive on the bumpy path at the end.

[Papa_lecki]

I've been there many times when you could not find a seat. Not sure what is needed to qualify as "a well performing location." We shall see.

Wow, the times I’ve been past (I won’t eat there anymore) it’s been a ghost town, even the outside bar.

[Blueblaze]

Well, I'm happy to learn it wasn't just our World of Beer, and probably had nothing to do with the other Spanish closures.

To be honest, I was always a little disappointed with the beer selection at every World of Beer I've been to. It was mostly just bottled beer. But the overhead of maintaining a huge variety of craft beers must have been staggering, even just bottles. It's a tough business model, and the craft beer craze has about run its course. I guess it was inevitable.

[valuemkt]

Looks like we are losing 2 more restaurants

World of Beer filed for bankruptcy

Restaurant that was one of the fastest growing in America just ten years ago files for bankruptcy | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13723487/world-beer-bar-kitchen-files-bankruptcy-closures.html)

I was just at the Brownwood WOB a week ago Monday for their special and had the best service and burger that I've ever had there. Food was out quick, which was previously a rarity

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

We liked WoB. It was on our "rotation" of places to go when the cousins visited. I liked the black+blue steak flatbread or the burgers. Not a beer drinker though.

[FloridaGuy66]

WoB at Brownwood was very good most of the time. The Monday burger was a great value as well. Hopefully they survive bankruptcy.

While most of the food was good, it certainly wasn't one the more efficiently run places that I've seen. It was funny that the place would be jam packed sometimes with a lineup of people out the door, but at the same time half of the tables are just waiting for their bill to come, or a table to be bussed.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

WoB at Brownwood was very good most of the time. The Monday burger was a great value as well. Hopefully they survive bankruptcy.

While most of the food was good, it certainly wasn't one the more efficiently run places that I've seen. It was funny that the place would be jam packed sometimes with a lineup of people out the door, but at the same time half of the tables are just waiting for their bill to come, or a table to be bussed.

The slow service was the part we didn't like, at all. We tip people based on service, not quality of food. They usually got the minimum 15% tip. It wasn't horrible - but they did the bare minimum, and so that's what they earned.

Often the bartender wouldn't even acknowledge that the waitress was waiting for drinks to bring to our table and we'd wait 10 minutes for him to make it. Even if it wasn't busy and everyone at the bar had already been served.

[MorTech]

American beer is like having sex in a canoe...It is effing close to water :)

No Eisboch so don't bother. Hefe is like drinking bread.

[RICH1]

I'm going to guess you didn't get to the end of the report you cited. It clearly says they are not going out of business. Bankruptcy is a legal maneuver to restructure or eliminate debt while attempting to find a more successful path forward.
slow death...looking forward to a new business targeting the 55 plus community.

[Sandy and Ed]

I'm going to guess you didn't get to the end of the report you cited. It clearly says they are not going out of business. Bankruptcy is a legal maneuver to restructure or eliminate debt while attempting to find a more successful path forward.
Yeah, that’s was what it was designed to do. Also to only allow payment of cents on the dollar to creditors while corporate “officers’” salaries were left intact.

[ithos]

IMO Any beer with more alcohol content will be better to drunk. After all what’s it all about, getting drunk, taste has nothing to do with it. Why they call American beer p water.

So everyone who orders a beer is a drunk? What is your definition of a drunk?

Alcohol is not healthy and causes cancer which should be a greater concern than being inebriated. Yes some people drink to get a buzz but most people drink it responsibly. Beer is refreshing and has a unique way of satisfying the palate.

I actually enjoy certain non alcoholic beers. So much so that I have several brands in my fridge. My favorite is Coors Edge and IPAs by Sam Adams and Athletic Brewing Company.

[Windguy]

I've eaten at both. You never missed anything. I generally found everything they made was overly spiced.

That’s funny! I find Villages food to be rather bland and tasteless. That’s because people with your tastes often send food back because it is too spicy and the restaurants can’t afford that.

[Windguy]

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

So ALL the bars in TV should be closed?

I did my lifestyle visit just before WoB opened eleven years ago. One big negative for my visit was that I could not find a decent ale ANYWHERE. No one carried IPAs—even grocery stores. All I could find was tasteless swill that is made for people who don’t like variety or even the taste of beer. I guess most people drink watery pilsners just to get drunk. Me? I like the adventure of trying new things.

When I was complaining to the waiter at City Fire, they told me that WoB was coming soon, so I decided I would be able to live in Florida. That has all changed now and most restaurants now carry an ale. The selection still sucks at most restaurants, but at least we have places like WoB and Sunny Pint to find a wide variety of beers with flavor. I can now find a couple dozen ales at Publix, plus ABC and Total Wine have an awesome selection.

If you think there is too much drinking in TV, then it would be better to close places like City Fire, Cody’s, and the various Gators where people go just to get drunk and smoke than places like WoB where people go because they want to experience the variety.

BTW, I’ve tried 645 different beers at WoB. I would hate to see it closed.

[Windguy]

Only went there once to see what was available. Didn't have any of the brands I had hoped to find. I settled for a Bud then went home and never went back.
They have a rotating stock. At any given time they have about 500 different beers. If you install their app, you can search their stock. I’ve had 645 different beers there during the decade I’ve been here. If you can’t find something you like, then you must have very narrow tastes.

[Bill14564]

That’s funny! I find Villages food to be rather bland and tasteless. That’s because people with your tastes often send food back because it is too spicy and the restaurants can’t afford that.

YES!! This is exactly what I've experienced. I accept it, a restaurant needs to satisfy as many people as possible to survive so they have to aim for the lowest common denominator. But, I definitely notice a lack of spice/flavor/heat in a lot of foods in the area.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The FMK country club doesn't season their vegetable side dishes AT ALL. Not even salt and pepper. No idea how they're cooked, I think they just heat them up in the oven or keep them in a steam pot on the stove. I asked about why they didn't season them, the waitress said people wanted to salt/pepper their own.

So I ALWAYS get the mixed veggies, put them in a take-out container, and bring them home for lunch the next day. I add cajun or mexican seasoning and nuke-em hot, or I'll stir-fry them with olive oil, minced garlic, and soy sauce.

[MPLinzi]

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

Wow I don’t drink, but I let people do what they do. Time for you to move

[Jazzman]

I've been there many times when you could not find a seat. Not sure what is needed to qualify as "a well performing location." We shall see.

It’s revenue that counts. Not butts that fill seats. It’s how much those seats are generating in revenue every day.

[julestg]

slow death...looking forward to a new business targeting the 55 plus community.

Be careful what you wish for...you may get another mattress or grill store.

[Regorp]

I like beer, but I never understood why a restaurant needs a hundred different brands of beer. Or wine either.

For a place with beer in the name, we were disappointed with the selection. More domestic than worldwide choices, and we love IPA, so underwhelming.

[Sandabern]

Can we just say the truth? The majority of restaurants here are not good. There’s only about 15 places in TV that are really good. When the Suleiman restaurants are some of the best options (which they are), pickings are slim… Back home, the Suleiman restaurants would be afterthoughts. Then again, it’s not perfect here, but as close to perfection as I’m going to get for retirement. Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

[Unruly]

WOB management here in The Villages is horrible. I first visited the one in SS in January and knew it was destined to close. My wife and I went there and half of the taps were empty. We went there again in February when we moved here and several times after that and it was always the same story. Half of the taps were always empty. We've been to BW a couple of times now and it's starting down that path. Our home is up north so going to BW to visit WOB to find empty taps is not worth it. They will also soon close.

[CosmicTrucker]

I've been going to WoB Brownwood since I first arrived in 2018. I don't go there as often lately - it's been hard to find a seat.

I hope it survives. WoB has the best (only?) rotating selection of craft beer available by golf cart.

I happily admit I cart to Sunny Pint. I just stay off the sidewalk while doing so or park next door in the commuter parking and walk the short distance. It's well worth the effort.

[LeRoySmith]

American beer is like having sex in a canoe...It is effing close to water :)

Nice

No Eisboch so don't bother. Hefe is like drinking bread.

If you don't invert the bottle a time or 2 before drinking sometimes the sediment is very bread like.

[LeRoySmith]

So ALL the bars in TV should be closed?

I did my lifestyle visit just before WoB opened eleven years ago. One big negative for my visit was that I could not find a decent ale ANYWHERE. No one carried IPAs—even grocery stores. All I could find was tasteless swill that is made for people who don’t like variety or even the taste of beer. I guess most people drink watery pilsners just to get drunk. Me? I like the adventure of trying new things.

When I was complaining to the waiter at City Fire, they told me that WoB was coming soon, so I decided I would be able to live in Florida. That has all changed now and most restaurants now carry an ale. The selection still sucks at most restaurants, but at least we have places like WoB and Sunny Pint to find a wide variety of beers with flavor. I can now find a couple dozen ales at Publix, plus ABC and Total Wine have an awesome selection.

If you think there is too much drinking in TV, then it would be better to close places like City Fire, Cody’s, and the various Gators where people go just to get drunk and smoke than places like WoB where people go because they want to experience the variety.

BTW, I’ve tried 645 different beers at WoB. I would hate to see it closed.

People really are different aren't we. I like beer, a lot! I've tried and enjoyed many different brands and types and I'm pretty adventurous when it comes to trying something new but if someone tries to give me an IPA I run. I tried several when they first got popular and I didn't enjoy any of them. I'm glad you enjoy them and now have easy access to them but I'm going to have to leave them to folks like yourself.

[Stu from NYC]

WOB management here in The Villages is horrible. I first visited the one in SS in January and knew it was destined to close. My wife and I went there and half of the taps were empty. We went there again in February when we moved here and several times after that and it was always the same story. Half of the taps were always empty. We've been to BW a couple of times now and it's starting down that path. Our home is up north so going to BW to visit WOB to find empty taps is not worth it. They will also soon close.

I understand that if there is no demand for particular beers take them from inventory but looks really bad when half the taps are empty. If your not going to use them remove them.

[Bill14564]

I understand that if there is no demand for particular beers take them from inventory but looks really bad when half the taps are empty. If your not going to use them remove them.

But ARE half the taps empty as stated in the post you replied to? I've never seen it. I've seen three or four empty, including one that I wanted to try, but never half.

[coconutmama]

The one in Brownwood kind of reminded me of one of those places Tapper would have closed down on Bar Rescue.

Oh, what an idea! That would be fun to see. And the restaurant rescue show too!

[JWGifford]

I think it boils down to staff. Never found the bartenders to be very engaging. Plenty of competition in that arena.

[rwfisher1969]

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!


No worse than that sugar and caffeine laced latte in your picture.:$:

[Battlebasset]

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

I see that your avatar is a cup of coffee. That's bad for you too.

[Rocksnap]

Not a great loss. Maybe a more healthful place will replace it. IMHO, there is much too much alcohol consumed here. Toxic!

Well there going to be a whole lot more consumed when we move in, in a few months. Giddy up!

[susankchittum@gmail.com]

And that’s a pity because I had one of the best burgers in The Villages there!

[collie1228]

I took my visiting brother to WOB a few years ago for a snack and a beer. Saw that they had bottled Becks, one of my favorites, so I ordered it. It was $9.00. Never went back.

[Normal]

I wonder if the term “liquidation” is appropriate for the World of Beer

[fdpaq0580]

I wonder if the term “liquidation” is appropriate for the World of Beer

Can hardly wait for the sale.

[Bill14564]

Poor management and bad business decisions can fail a business in the best of times. And, these are good times (economically), whether you believe it or not.

Agree with those plus a saturated market. There has been an explosion of craft beer bars and brewpubs recently along with more craft beer taps at restaurants. Six years ago WoB was one of the few places to get good craft beer in the Villages. Now in the bubble I can go to Cody's and Gators, Edna's and Sawgrass, and Square 1 plus some of the country clubs. Just outside the bubble is Sunny Pint and Leesburg and not too far away are Flying Boat and The Anchor. And those are just the ones I know about close to here. In a larger city WoB would have even more competition.

There are only so many customers who will go out of their way for craft beer. It could be there are simply too many bars/restaurants/brewpubs competing for the same people.

[Pugchief]

And, these are good times (economically), whether you believe it or not.

Based on what metric? Have you been to the grocery store or gas station lately?

[Bill14564]

Based on what metric? Have you been to the grocery store or gas station lately?

Just got back. Took a while due to the long lines. I'm feeling really good about the economy these days.

[CODYCAT]

Closing a restaurant here is bad food or bad service. That’s what the restaurant business is all about. I don’t understand how anyone can blow a restaurant in a community that so many people go out to eat all the time. Just give them what you should or get out of the business.

[ithos]

Closing a restaurant here is bad food or bad service. That’s what the restaurant business is all about. I don’t understand how anyone can blow a restaurant in a community that so many people go out to eat all the time. Just give them what you should or get out of the business.

IMHO the most successful restaurant in this area is O'Shucks on Main Street. The place is always packed and probably has very low overhead since it is in a building that isn't fit for a second hand store. Does anyone know if they lease or own?

[FloridaGuy66]

I happily admit I cart to Sunny Pint. I just stay off the sidewalk while doing so or park next door in the commuter parking and walk the short distance. It's well worth the effort.

Sunny Pint definitely has better food than WOB.

You don't need to park anywhere unusual when driving the cart to Sunny Pint. Most people just drive beside the sidewalk for that very short stretch and then follow the cart tracks to the parking lot.

[Pugchief]

Just got back. Took a while due to the long lines. I'm feeling really good about the economy these days.

Long lines on a Sunday afternoon: People with jobs shop on the weekend. Always better to go during the week if possible. You can FEEL as good as you want, but show me stats that support your feelings.

[Bill14564]

Long lines on a Sunday afternoon: People with jobs shop on the weekend. Always better to go during the week if possible. You can FEEL as good as you want, but show me stats that support your feelings.

Easier for you to show me what you consider to be bad.

Inflation is reasonable, stock market is reasonable, prices are reasonable, unemployment is reasonable.... seems pretty good to me.

[fdpaq0580]

IMHO the most successful restaurant in this area is O'Shucks on Main Street. The place is always packed and probably has very low overhead since it is in a building that isn't fit for a second hand store. Does anyone know if they lease or own?

Certainly one of my favorites. Lease or own I don't know. But I love the place. Good food, fairly priced, and great people taking care of you. 😋😋😋

[JMintzer]

Easier for you to show me what you consider to be bad.

Inflation is reasonable, stock market is reasonable, prices are reasonable, unemployment is reasonable.... seems pretty good to me.

Inflation is reasonable??? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Normal]

Inflation is reasonable??? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Inflation is very unreasonable. If you call an economy where our country goes into debt a trillion extra every 30 days, where grandmas and grandpas need jobs after retirement in order to survive and where our children can’t afford a home a good economy, then maybe?

[Bill14564]

Inflation is reasonable??? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Under 5% - yep, reasonable

[Normal]

Under 5% - yep, reasonable

The 2% norm would be more reasonable.

[Stu from NYC]

Under 5% - yep, reasonable

If you add food into the equation not reasonable in my book

[Bill14564]

Inflation is very unreasonable. If you call an economy where are country goes into debt a trillion extra every 30 days, where grandmas and grandpas need jobs after retirement in order to survive and where our children can’t afford a home a good economy, then maybe?

$1T every 100 days
Grandmas and grandpas used to not be able to retire. The ones I know today have been retired for some time now.
My two nieces just bought homes and my nephews will as soon as they decide where to settle down.

I'm sure some are struggling, others are not, nothing new about that. !y experience with the economy today is positive. I'm sorry yours is not.

[LeRoySmith]

Under 5% - yep, reasonable

21.86% over the past 5 years. It should have been 10 or 11. Anyone that thinks 22% inflation in 5 years is good is nutty as squirrels turds.

[JMintzer]

Under 5% - yep, reasonable

When added to the 20% accumulated over the last 3.5 years, NOPE...

[JMintzer]

$1T every 100 days
Grandmas and grandpas used to not be able to retire. The ones I know today have been retired for some time now.
My two nieces just bought homes and my nephews will as soon as they decide where to settle down.

I'm sure some are struggling, others are not, nothing new about that. !y experience with the economy today is positive. I'm sorry yours is not.

My (and my wife's) grandparents all retired, As did our parents...

Your blanket statement is all wet...

[Papa_lecki]

Under 5% - yep, reasonable

You know that is 5% on top of 6.5% in 2022 and 7% in 2021?
It compounds.

[Stu from NYC]

You know that is 5% on top of 6.5% in 2022 and 7% in 2021?
It compounds.

Too many people overlook at detail

[Normal]

21.86% over the past 5 years. It should have been 10 or 11. Anyone that thinks 22% inflation in 5 years is good is nutty as squirrels turds.

Correct, inflation has been damaging to the economy in many ways.

[xcaligirl]

Well, shows last time I was at SS. I actually never ate at SS WOB

I haven’t been to the one in Brownwood in 3 years.
We ate at the Brownwood location once, didn't care for the food or atmosphere and never went back. Just my opinion, I'm sure there are people who love it. (if filing BK, I rather doubt it was busy)

[Northerner52]

Lousy food

[LeRoySmith]

A World of Beer representative contacted on Monday and said the recent filing is not expected to impact the Brownwood location.

[Bill14564]

Just got back from WoB Brownwood.

- Two empty tables
- Two empty bar seats which we took
- One tap that might have been empty, the other 37 were being used
- Friendly, efficient bartenders
- Still like the burgers

The reports of its death appear to have been greatly exaggerated

[MrChip72]

Just got back from WoB Brownwood.

- Two empty tables
- Two empty bar seats which we took
- One tap that might have been empty, the other 37 were being used
- Friendly, efficient bartenders
- Still like the burgers

The reports of its death appear to have been greatly exaggerated

Well you did go on Monday "burger night", which is one of the best reasons to go there. Great burger for a great price. Always busy on Monday nights there. Would be nice if they offered similarly enticing deals to that throughout the week.

The bartenders I've found to always be on the ball, it's more often the wait staff where the bottleneck seems to occur. Seated at the bar the food orders just seem to come out more smoothly and you don't have to wait forever to get your bill.

[Ignatz]

We ate at the Brownwood location once, didn't care for the food or atmosphere and never went back. Just my opinion, I'm sure there are people who love it. (if filing BK, I rather doubt it was busy)

We went to the Brownwood location once during a Farmers Market. Stood at the hostess podium for several minutes (seemed like a long while). No staff person in sight or called out to us verbally, so we left. We read the menu while waited and it didn’t seem worth going back to try again.

[Marathon Man]

According to the site which shall not be spoken, World of Beer home office has stated that Brownwood will remain in place during and after re-organization.

[LeRoySmith]

According to the site which shall not be spoken, World of Beer home office has stated that Brownwood will remain in place during and after re-organization.

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