[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I keep a tellin' y'all;

If there is one thing for danged sure, it is this, all restaurants, here, there and everywhere are suffering and floundering.

I think some of these posts are by people who are not aware of the mess the restaurant business is in nationally right now and or don't live here and are jealous.

Perhaps you're unfamiliar with restaurant trends and haven't bothered to do any research before jumping to conclusions that aren't based on facts?

The restaurant business across the USA had a very good year, that surpassed expectations in most ever sector. 2025 is projected to be the biggest year ever in the restaurant business.

Unfortunately, most of The Villages restaurants are operating like it's 1985 and not 2024 and seem oblivious to the trends in the industry. Like most everything in The Villages, we're operating in a time warp ... technology, music, food, etc. The Villages will never function at the "cutting edge", which probably suits the population just fine.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by SoCalGal

Yes, Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages, FL has been sold to new owners. The Suleiman family has taken over the ownership from the Strausbaugh family, who ran it for nearly two decades. The Suleimans are expanding their culinary presence in the area as they also operate several other country clubs and restaurants in The Villages.

https://www.**************.com/2024/...new-ownership/

NO!!!!!
Palmer has not been sold.
The right to cook and serve food has changed hands.
The course, the land and facilities are owned by TV.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

NO!!!!!
Palmer has not been sold.
The right to cook and serve food has changed hands.
The course, the land and facilities are owned by TV.

For sure. I bet if we didn't read about this we would not notice any difference.

[chuckpedrey]

I am very, very happy to learn that the Sulieman family is the new owner of Palmer Legend’s restaurant. I am impressed by their management style and the high quality of the meals they serve.

My prayers and good wishes for your continued success in The Villages

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Unfortunately, most of The Villages restaurants are operating like it's 1985 and not 2024 and seem oblivious to the trends in the industry. Like most everything in The Villages, we're operating in a time warp ... technology, music, food, etc. The Villages will never function at the "cutting edge", which probably suits the population just fine.

Works just fine here : )

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Like most everything in The Villages, we're operating in a time warp ... technology, music, food, etc. The Villages will never function at the "cutting edge", which probably suits the population just fine.

Operated under the theory of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" Many companies for which I worked operated like this, its an operational strategy, devoid of strategic planning, which happens at corporate.

As far as food goes, the non standard specialty locations must be small to remain constantly filled, and there are a few successful ones. But the seasonality of retail especially here is harder to manage than the rest of Florida, with a higher percentage of snow birds than most non rural communities.

Its just not an easy place to manage successfully, doesn't mean impossible, means above average industry skills for not an exceptional return