[boobear51751]

It is my belief that the builder who owns this key property would much rather see it as a business district in the near future. Therefore, there would be no need for entertainment in the square and the only eating places will be the builders own two places on the square. MONOPOLY I say. I would think Paul's brother could have helped out here.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by boobear51751

It is my belief that the builder who owns this key property would much rather see it as a business district in the near future. Therefore, there would be no need for entertainment in the square and the only eating places will be the builders own two places on the square. MONOPOLY I say. I would think Paul's brother could have helped out here.

Not sure why you think this but I would say 'doubtful'. There is already many, many, many stores and business in and around SS. People still need some places to eat. And besides I sure he doesn't care what is there as long as the space is leased for the most money it can be leased for (demand drives the price). It is already a monopoly, the developer owns all the land already and the relatively low cost of entertainment brings in the crowds to frequent all these places he can justify a high lease price on.

[blueash]

I was told by a business owner who was considering moving on site that the lease he was offered not only included a base rental cost that was higher than being off site which he understood, but also had a requirement for payment of several percent of his sales to the ownership. That he found unacceptable as he felt he was being asked to continuously pay more as became successful.

[Vinny]

Originally Posted by blueash

I was told by a business owner who was considering moving on site that the lease he was offered not only included a base rental cost that was higher than being off site which he understood, but also had a requirement for payment of several percent of his sales to the ownership. That he found unacceptable as he felt he was being asked to continuously pay more as became successful.

That is standard for stores in Malls. I worked for a Mall developer. We give the space away to the big anchors like Macy's and charge a base rent and percentage of profits to the stores. Some may say it is unfair but it is the Maill that draws the people and they should share in the success of their efforts to draw more people. Lets face it, there are Gap stores all over the place so it is not the store in the Mall that is drawing the people there but rather that the Maill marketing efforts bring more people to the Mall to make it possible for that individual Gap store to sell more.

Any business is free to build outside of the Mall but for some reason many choose to pay the rent plus percentage of profits to be in the Mall. Same kind of thing with the town squares.

[graciegirl]

Vinny is right. It is standard to do just that and it is done all over the country. I would think for a small business like a Pizza place is, it would be a disadvantage to rent in a situation that shares profits. There are many, many, places around this town that would be cheaper to rent that doesn't share profits and thus more profitable for a small guy. I bet that is the reason that they are moving now that their lease is up.

So that is the answer to why the "small guy" is moving. You get things figured out on this forum.

I love it!

I will try their pizza again.

But I miss Donatos.

[dillywho]

Chain operators (Burger King, Popeyes, etc.) not only purchase a franchise, but also have to pay a percentage of their gross (not net) to the corporation. The Villages operation seems no different. This is how it worked for my cousin who operated several Popeyes in Amarillo.

[hedoman]

AND HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO THE THREAD ON PAULY'S? They are great and we will follow.

Those who KNOW the facts please step up ....those of you who GUESS or WANT to give information BACK OFF

Originally Posted by hedoman

AND HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO THE THREAD ON PAULY'S? They are great and we will follow.

Those who KNOW the facts please step up ....those of you who GUESS or WANT to give information BACK OFF

Originally Posted by hedoman

Pauly's is moving 2 1/2 miles away off 466 and Sante Fe Crossing. will be bigger and better than ever. But that's how they treat a guy with 10 years AND wanted to lease the space next door? Another shoe store? That's the diretion they want to go?

Take a couple of deep breaths. Relax. Is your post above fact? Hey I like Pauly's as much as you. I think Tim and his help are great people. Been going there a long time. We don't get a say in what direction the Villages whats to go in. They've done a good job without us making their decisions for them.

[Moderator]

As a reminder, please try to stay on topic and discuss the post and not the poster. Please advise the admin or moderator of any questionable posts or inappropriate PMs so that proper actions can be taken.

Now, back to the pizza.....

[hedoman]

Originally Posted by BOMBERO

Take a couple of deep breaths. Relax. Is your post above fact? Hey I like Pauly's as much as you. I think Tim and his help are great people. Been going there a long time. We don't get a say in what direction the Villages whats to go in. They've done a good job without us making their decisions for them.

Tim told us a while back that he origionally had an opportunity at Sante Fe then he told us he could not close the deal.....I just report what I know at the time....things change...... Pauly's will be around SOMEWHERE

[Moderator]

One more time... Please stick to the topic of Pauly's Pizza. Next time this thread strays into interpersonal issues, it will be closed.

Originally Posted by Moderator

One more time... Please stick to the topic of Pauly's Pizza. Next time this thread strays into interpersonal issues, it will be closed.

[Bogie Shooter]

Might as well close it, the Pauly's issue has been answered.

[Sporty13]

Originally Posted by schwarz

spoke to Pauly today and he says the Villages will not renew his lease...they are "going in another direction"....say goodby to another small business that has been here with great products and good prices for more than 10 years..sad

Heard a new Pizza place called, Flippers, from Orlando is going into Pauly's, if that's the reason, Pauly's, has to leave, I, for one, will boycott the place, I LOVE Pauly's Pizza.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by Sporty13

Heard a new Pizza place called, Flippers, from Orlando is going into Pauly's, if that's the reason, Pauly's, has to leave, I, for one, will boycott the place, I LOVE Pauly's Pizza.

I like Pauly's also but I'm sure it's just a matter of max amount the owner of the lease can get for the place. If Flippers is good then I'll frequent. If not then...