Panda Express coming to Beaumont, 466A
 

Panda Express has filed plans for a location at the corner of CR466A & CR462 in the Beaumont development.

Wonderful, yet another junk food chain that won't be able to find employees...

Great planning Wildwood...

I have been working very hard lately to regain my optimistic attitude and counter the negative effects the pandemic, the present social political atmosphere, and the isolation and separation techniques have had on me, my attitude, and how they have torn our society apart by taking such a toll on the collective psyche of our nation and community. So with that goal in mind, I tried to find a positive spin to ascribe to the new fast food establishment:

Some people enjoy "fast food", and Asian fusion seems to be a favorite, in all the years we've lived here, the annual surveys have always reflected a great demand/desire for a variety of "chain" food establishments, another new business gives those who are actively seeking work another option, that's always a good thing, as to if a business can, or can not, find sufficient numbers of employees, that is entirely their concern, certainly not OURS as "potential" customers, and every new business is another brick in our crumbling economy, and reflects another brave capitalist (or in the case of "chains" a group of capitalists) and at least it is one more tiny sign that that our economy is slowly trying to "claw it way back". How's that for putting lipstick on (what I assume ?) you think is a "pig" ? If they are unable to find employees, that can always cut the profit margin and offer more to potential employees than their competitors do, and once again, competition is good, good for employees and good for customers, therefore good for our collective CULTURE. I will continue my quest to come back from the effect all the negativism has had on my sunny nature/psyche ! During this Holy week, I invite, even challenge, anyone else reading this, and who feels they have allowed years of a virus, restriction, and bad news to effect them, to join me in my UPWARD personal journey ! Come on, challenge yourself to think of at least ONE counter, one positive aspect, of every negative comment they read on this site, including the building of a new Panda Express location, and any you might read on other social media platforms. Let's start a new trend... the glass half full state of mind ! :coolsmiley:

Wow, negative Karen 1st thing out of the box……

. . . . . :yuck:barf

Well, you might think "yuck, barf" and someone else may be thinking "GREAT, we're going to get a Panda Express in our area ! Those who are so excited at the new business, probably think one might like very much, think "yuck, barf". But why not welcome something for everyone, that's the way I choose to think of it... Just be happy for those who will enjoy it, and some folks who really want a job might get one. I rarely frequent any of them, but happy they are available in our community. My weakness... I wish we had our own Waffle House in the Villages, and some are probably reading this and thinking, YUCK, BARF.... dirty ol W.H., so someone is always going to be thrilled while others are unhappy...LOL !

Occasionally I like Panda Express and for breakfast I like Waffle House too. You can’t beat McDonalds senior coffee before or after a round of golf either. Where can you get excellent coffee for less than a dollar a cup? Something for everyone, let it happen!

The restaurant isn't the problem.

Beaumont development had the opportunity to plan something new like the collections of shops and restaurants you see in communities like Wesley Chappel.

These become destinations not so different from the squares here.

And with all the new housing, they could have ended up with a state of the art walkable community for working families.

Instead Wildwood enabled development of nothing more than building version 1.1 of the 466 strip.

It has been years since I've eaten at one, though I know there is one up on 441. I remember it being pretty good for what would be considered "fast food". Although, most Chinese restaurants are pretty fast, so I guess this would just be "faster food".

Bottom line, I'll give it a try again once they open, now that it will be closer. If it doesn't appeal to you, then don't. Easy Peasy.

Great point. It also would have theoretically eliminated some traffic. Drive there, park once, stay longer. Those residents walk/ride bikes.

Exactly, too bad there wasn't a local developer available with experience planning and building golf cart connected communities...

Woohoo, maybe we can get a Chipotle's next !

We need a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen!

I really like Panda Express and I am really glad they are locating here. Beaumont is an amazing development. Much needed and appreciated.

Actually, I believe the Beaumont family chose the developer. They probably chose the developer who promised them the largest financial return for their property. Wildwood had no say in the choice.