What national/regional chain does KC need? (Kansas City: living, military)

[TabulaRasa]

This article explains the business practices and supply chain logistics of In-N-Out, and why they aren't in KC (and haven't expanded anywhere westward of CA, UT, NV, AZ, or TX ).

Lynsi Torres, In-N-Out President, Explains Why Burger Chain Doesn't Expand Across U.S.

For me, I was happy when Potbelly opened a block from me. It's the only time I've ever been that jazzed about a chain expansion.

[kcmo]

Doesn't KC have just about everything (that is already national). In and Out is only west. They are okay, but not amazing IMO.

Lots of Potbellys here. They are nice, but I would give them up for Goodcents. I miss Goodcents. Whateburger is ok, nothing special.

I think Taco Beuno is one of the only decent fast food taco places and KC has those. Wish they had them here.

Need to bring white castle back to kc and dc. I would even be okay with Krystal Burger for that once every few months late night onion slider craving.

KC really does have just about everything though. Seems like KC has more of the fast food chains than most markets. I think Blue Springs alone has more fast food chains to choose from than entire counties do here. Here there is a lot more of the fast casual chains (like potbelly, qdoba etc).

[Okey Dokie]

I thought of another one: Taco Mayo. (Mayo like Cinque de Mayo not like Hellman's). Better than Taco Bueno, IMO. Based out of Oklahoma City, so it's not unthinkable they might someday expand here.

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[PVPete]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Doesn't KC have just about everything (that is already national). In and Out is only west. They are okay, but not amazing IMO.

Lots of Potbellys here. They are nice, but I would give them up for Goodcents. I miss Goodcents. Whateburger is ok, nothing special.

I think Taco Beuno is one of the only decent fast food taco places and KC has those. Wish they had them here.

Need to bring white castle back to kc and dc. I would even be okay with Krystal Burger for that once every few months late night onion slider craving.

KC really does have just about everything though. Seems like KC has more of the fast food chains than most markets. I think Blue Springs alone has more fast food chains to choose from than entire counties do here. Here there is a lot more of the fast casual chains (like potbelly, qdoba etc).

Some chains are regional, and haven't come to the Midwest or certain markets yet. KC doesn't have:

White Castle (no longer in KC)
TGIFriday's (no longer in KC)
Blimpie's (no longer in KC)
Foster's Grille (no longer in KC)
Qdoba (no longer in KC)
Pita Pit (no longer in KC, although in Lawrence)
Genghis Grill (no longer in KC)
Sbarro (I think the casino is the only location)
Hu Hot
Rally's/Checker's
Bojangle's
Au Bon Pain
Tim Horton's
El Pollo Loco
Raising Cane's
Ninety-Nine Pub
Cosi
Whataburger
Benihana
Del Frisco's Steakhouse
BJ's Brewhouse
Legal Seafoods
Morton's Steakhouse
Cafe Rio
Shake Shack
Quaker Steak and Lube
Spaghetti Warehouse
Zaxby’s
Salad Creations
Spicy Pickle
Garlic Jim's
WOW Cafe and Wingery
Le Pain Quotidien

We just got "Which Wich" in Westport.

[CrownVic95]

Originally Posted by TabulaRasa

This article explains the business practices and supply chain logistics of In-N-Out, and why they aren't in KC (and haven't expanded anywhere westward of CA, UT, NV, AZ, or TX ).

Lynsi Torres, In-N-Out President, Explains Why Burger Chain Doesn't Expand Across U.S.

For me, I was happy when Potbelly opened a block from me. It's the only time I've ever been that jazzed about a chain expansion.

KC and the rest of the country aren't missing anything, for In-N-Out's popularity is a cult following and most certainly not based on the food or the service. First time I went to one I was shaking my head within 10 minutes wondering where the heck their glowing reputation came from or what it was based upon.

A cult following....not just figuratively....as bible verses are printed on some of their packaging.

Lynsi Torres, enigmatic 30-year-old owner of In-N-Out burger chain, revealed as U.S.'s youngest female billionaire - NY Daily News

[shindig]

Taco Tico headquartered in Wichita....love their Sanchos and Beef enchiladas.

Taco Tico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[RadioSilence]

I wouldn't drive out of my way for In-And-Out.

Other than Whataburger (due to constant Big 12 commercials), and maybe Braums, I can't think of anything KC desperately needs. Stroll down Johnson Drive and you have almost every chain restaurant known to man.

[jbtornado]

Braums is needed here desperately. The only reason they do not expand up this way is they are based out of Central Oklahoma and do not want their truck drivers to drive more than they can in a day's drive to get to stores. As a result they stay within this radius of Central Oklahoma and the KC area is just outside of it. I think its crazy and they should expand though when they have stores and locations in Liberal Kansas and Emporia Kansas and not Kansas City's area.. Its a cash cow they are missing out on

Originally Posted by RadioSilence

I wouldn't drive out of my way for In-And-Out.

Other than Whataburger (due to constant Big 12 commercials), and maybe Braums, I can't think of anything KC desperately needs. Stroll down Johnson Drive and you have almost every chain restaurant known to man.

[TabulaRasa]

Originally Posted by RadioSilence

Stroll down Johnson Drive and you have almost every chain restaurant known to man.

Including Runza, which I had no knowledge of firsthand, only the sad musings of my Nebraska-transplant coworkers until that place opened.

As for me, on temporary relocation to the Chicago area, tonight I took advantage of fast food I can't get in KC...White Castle sliders and onion rings.

It's a tradeoff, though... not fast food (necessarily, though truth be known, I'd take a taquito and a Rooster Booster over most fast food meals any day), but I desperately miss QuikTrip up here!

[TabulaRasa]

Originally Posted by CrownVic95

KC and the rest of the country aren't missing anything, for In-N-Out's popularity is a cult following and most certainly not based on the food or the service. First time I went to one I was shaking my head within 10 minutes wondering where the heck their glowing reputation came from or what it was based upon.

I had this experience when a transplanted New Yorker expected me to be impressed with Shake Shack, to the point of standing in line for mediocre burgers and fries. Um, no. You can always tell who is a native NYC-dweller (clue: they truly don't give a crap what you think or if you're impressed by them), and who is a dime store wannabe by how badly the latter wants to impress you with crap because "It's SO NYC!"