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saturnfan · 08-10-2007, 06:48 AM

Nathan's Famous!

VickiR · 08-10-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by citydweller

7-11 for sure!! is wa-wa a franchise?

We used to have a ton of 7-11 stores. Seems they went out of business and were replaced by Fast Fare.

Vicki

VickiR · 08-10-2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by saturnfan

Nathan's Famous!

YES!

I know the large mall in Charlotte has one in their food court. Why can't we have one too???

NATHAN'S has my vote!

Vicki

needhalc · 08-10-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by architect77

i think that with so many transplants moving from the northeast, that several dunkin donuts locations are desperately needed and would do very well.

and perhaps 'jamba juice'.

or 'in and out' or 'koo koo roo' out of southern california

We were just talking about the lack of Jamba Juice type places here...I miss them! Healthy and yummy too!

needhalc · 08-10-2007, 11:52 AM

Also, there are very few hotdog places, no drivethrus that I've seen. I vote for Wienerschnitzel!!! I used to work for their corporate offices. Love those chili cheeze fries & corndogs! They started in the west, but I think have franchises as far east as Chicago...maybe further now. You can get full or limited franchises...

momtomany · 08-10-2007, 12:14 PM

Please keep the ideas coming, they've been really helpful!

Unfortunately, we can't do Dunkin Donuts, they now require new franchisees to sign up for 5 stores and we can't make that commitment. Sorry about that (wish we could).

I'll look into the others.

saturnfan · 08-10-2007, 01:01 PM

I worked at Nathan's all thru high school. Their stuff is quite unique.

When Nathan Handwerker ran the company himself, he only allowed 3 stores. Later, franchising began.

Some early franchises failed, but quite a few Nathan's locations are popping up in airports, etc.

The large influx of folks from NY creates a market for the yummy franks and crinkle cut fries.

carolinatrendsetter · 08-10-2007, 01:53 PM

More Zaxby's Resturants There are zilch in North Raleigh and I love them so.

jfre81 · 08-10-2007, 03:14 PM

You've never experienced Starbucks until you've seen the inside of another Starbucks across the street from the inside of the one you're in.

Seriously though, what happened to Sonic drive-ins over there? Every one I saw was either abandoned or converted into a used car lot. But they will air commercials on WRAL to no end...

raccemup · 08-10-2007, 03:17 PM

Someone to bring food to people are totally homebound for a week helping their dog recuperate from surgery!

OK, yeah it's a bad idea but isn't necessity the mother of invention? lol