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I'm not a regular consumer of fast food (sans Chick Fil A), but Krystals is a favorite of mine.
Anyone know when and why they pulled out of Charlotte? I can't imagine them not doing good business...I'd love to see them back in town .
They're in Gaffney. If you go to the main Hamricks, you could go to Krystals. I wouldn't suggest going there just for the burger. There's the main Hamricks & the outlet mall.
They're in Gaffney. If you go to the main Hamricks, you could go to Krystals. I wouldn't suggest going there just for the burger. There's the main Hamricks & the outlet mall.
I've been to that Krystals (Gaffney), and I love their burgers...can't imagine them doing poor business in Charlotte; always see them busy in GA and TN. Wonder why they pulled out of this area?
A couple of years ago, there was a rumor that Krystals or White Castle was coming to Concord, but that never surfaced.
Location: The place where the road & the sky collide
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I've been to that Krystals (Gaffney), and I love their burgers...can't imagine them doing poor business in Charlotte; always see them busy in GA and TN. Wonder why they pulled out of this area?
A couple of years ago, there was a rumor that Krystals or White Castle was coming to Concord, but that never surfaced.
I'd guess that the demographic changes played in it. There was talk of Krystals, White Castle & Popeye's. Popeye's showed up.
I remember seeing a Krystal in Asheville as well over a decade ago, but it has since closed as well.
While we're talking about fast food in Charlotte, I wish we had a Jack in the Box here in the Triangle. Charlotte has a few, but not very many.
Many of the Jack's in this area closed over the past few years (Mooresville, Statesville, Hickory, etc.). Not sure what happened. I liked them as an option.
As mentioned, the nearest Krystal locations are Gaffney in SC, as well as Greenville, SC. Apparently the Krystal locations in Charlotte did not do well. Not sure why. They had good locations on South BLvd. and Billy Graham Parkway. I believe both became McDonald's. As for similar competitor White Castle, they only overlap with Krystal in parts of Kentucky and perhaps Tennessee. They do not move further south.
As for Jack in the Box, they were converted from corporate owned to franchise stores, and the new owner closed weaker performing stores, or stores that were on properties with high rent such as certain shopping strip centers. I agree they do offer nice menu variety and the shakes are good. I enjoy the Ultimate Cheeseburger, Loaded Breakfast sandwich, breakfast burritos, and even those cheap deep fried tacos.
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As mentioned, the nearest Krystal locations are Gaffney in SC, as well as Greenville, SC. Apparently the Krystal locations in Charlotte did not do well. Not sure why. They had good locations on South BLvd. and Billy Graham Parkway. I believe both became McDonald's. As for similar competitor White Castle, they only overlap with Krystal in parts of Kentucky and perhaps Tennessee. They do not move further south.
As for Jack in the Box, they were converted from corporate owned to franchise stores, and the new owner closed weaker performing stores, or stores that were on properties with high rent such as certain shopping strip centers. I agree they do offer nice menu variety and the shakes are good. I enjoy the Ultimate Cheeseburger, Loaded Breakfast sandwich, breakfast burritos, and even those cheap deep fried tacos.
Jack in the Box is in Shelby & Dallas, two places that you wouldn't expect. The one in Dallas must be one of the highest grossing in the area. It's on the edge of Gaston County College & there aren't that many options.
Jack in the Box is in Shelby & Dallas, two places that you wouldn't expect. The one in Dallas must be one of the highest grossing in the area. It's on the edge of Gaston County College & there aren't that many options.
We also have Jack in the Box in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson, SC. But they closed several stores a few years ago after the franchisee took over from corporate. One location at Milestone Plaza on Pelham Rd. in Greenville did a good business, but the rent was so high the franchisee chose not to renew the lease. There is also a Hardee's, McDonald's, Bojangle's and Chic-fil-a in the same area. Tough competition. The former Jack became a Taco Bell.
Apparently the same franchisee owns both the NC and SC stores for Jack in the Box. The furthest western locations are Anderson, SC and Hendersonville, NC. I believe the Carolinas remain the only east coast locations for Jack in the Box, although they are rumored to be considering Atlanta and parts of Georgia. Most locations are in Texas and California, although they have also expanded to Missouri, Ohio, and Nashville, Tennessee.
It looks like Krystal should consider re-entering the Charlotte region, as they are popular throughout the Southeast. When you have a taste for the little square hamburger, nothing else really satisfies that craving. And although some Northern transplants may prefer White Castle, they historically have not moved south past Kentucky and Tennessee. But either one would be great.
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