[CFrance]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

The Hooters in Pittsburgh flopped.I mean they went out of business.

So did the Hooters in Muskegon, MI. Been closed for ten years, and building deteriorating. They are about to tear it down. I guess you can have buns, but your edible ones must be tasty. (you can have your buns and eat them too?) Oh, I could go on...

[applesoffh]

Originally Posted by Walker

Hooters are cool but the latest is Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
I hear there's one in Ocala...
While the Tilted Kilt concept has its roots deep in the rousing tradition of Scottish, Irish and English Pubs, it actually first came to life in America’s own sin city, Las Vegas. The brainchild of successful restaurateur Mark DiMartino, Tilted Kilt was conceived to be a contemporary, Celtic-themed sports Pub staffed with beautiful servers in sexy plaid kilts and matching plaid bras.

Went to the Tilted Kilt in Orlando with a bunch of friends. Much to everyone's surprise, the menu was extensive and the food was very, very good. One around here may do well, as there are any number of good draft beers on tap and the liquor is top of the shelf. That said, it is a sportsbar, and The Tilted Kilt is found mainly around college campuses from what we were told. Would definitely go to one if there was one in the area. Great fun, good food and drink, reasonably priced.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by applesoffh

Went to the Tilted Kilt in Orlando with a bunch of friends. Much to everyone's surprise, the menu was extensive and the food was very, very good. One around here may do well, as there are any number of good draft beers on tap and the liquor is top of the shelf. That said, it is a sportsbar, and The Tilted Kilt is found mainly around college campuses from what we were told. Would definitely go to one if there was one in the area. Great fun, good food and drink, reasonably priced.

The Tilted Kilt is basically Hooters in kilts. I have gone to various Hooters for many years and the food is pretty decent sports pub food. There was an article a couple of weeks ago in the Orlando Sentinel about Tilted Kilt franchises around the USA. It said that the idea of waitresses in tight tee shirts and short shorts brings in lots of customers. It is a concept that is called "Breastaurants".

I would not look for a Tilted Kilt in The Villages. It is not the right demographic for such a restaurant.

[gjbl8114]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

We could start a resident owned restaurant and raise the money by selling shares.

How much money would we need to raise?

How about someone getting in touch with The Cheesecake Factory and try to entice them into building there??????? A much better idea!!!!

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by gjbl8114

How about someone getting in touch with The Cheesecake Factory and try to entice them into building there??????? A much better idea!!!!

I like Cheesecake Factory, but prefer a place that serves a good breakfast since there are none near Brownwood. All I see in the future is a Hamburger joint, Pizza or Beer joint. I'd love to see Athens from Spanish Springs add a place there, or even 2 Jays.

[travelguy]

Places like the Cheesecake Factory need to be packed all the time in order to make a phofit. That means wait times most of the time, and business after 8 pm. This is The Villages....we could not possible support a restaurant such as that.

[Mack184]

According to government stats the average life of a new start-up business is 7 years. The life of new start-up restaurants averages 3 years. Most restaurant owners will tell you that unless you are pretty much willing to work every single hour of every day that you are open you won't make it. Running a restaurant is a lot like being a farmer. You'll never get rich and you'll work long and hard for what little you do get.

[sharonga]

Think we could use a good old fashion diner!! With real food. Hate chain restaurants.

[teachnmo]

I went by the Speckled Butter Bean on my way to the movie this morning. Instead on the big sign that use to say For Sale or Lease it now says "the Irish are coming". Anyone know what is going on?



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[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by teachnmo

I went by the Speckled Butter Bean on my way to the movie this morning. Instead on the big sign that use to say For Sale or Lease it now says "the Irish are coming". Anyone know what is going on?



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See post #9.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

See post #9.

Didn't you mean post #39?

[Golfingnut]

Any restaurant with good food/good price AND GOLF CART ACCESS can make it here, problem is you must have all three. The location of the SBBean is close, but without cart access, you loose too many clients.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Any restaurant with good food/good price AND GOLF CART ACCESS can make it here, problem is you must have all three. The location of the SBBean is close, but without cart access, you loose too many clients.

With all due respect, I decent! Provide good food/good price AND provide good service, a menu somewhat short of an encyclopedia, keep the joint clean, and they will come! I know... because I watch "Kitchen Nightmares" and "Restaurant Impossible and they've never ever said that a golf cart is a must for a restaurants success!"

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

Didn't you mean post #39?

Yes and #41. Not sure the name of the Irish Pub but we'll soon see.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Any restaurant with good food/good price AND GOLF CART ACCESS can make it here, problem is you must have all three. The location of the SBBean is close, but without cart access, you loose too many clients.

Oakwood never seems to need golf cart access. Just saying!