Will Buca di Beppo ever come to Hampton Roads? (Virginia Beach: income, live)

[Pink Jazz]

I have an aunt who lives in Virginia Beach, and she would like Buca di Beppo to come to Hampton Roads. About two years ago, Buca di Beppo was proposing a location in Chesapeake (I even made a thread about it), but so much time has passed since that apparently it isn't happening. I presume the reason why they were considering Chesapeake was due to it being the second fastest growing city in Hampton Roads (second only to Suffolk) while not being too far out.

So, does anyone think Buca di Beppo will ever come to Hampton Roads? Some may think Virginia Beach Town Center may be the ideal location, however, perhaps Buca di Beppo prefers a location with less competition which could be another reason why Chesapeake was favored over Virginia Beach. Or perhaps they may be considering a location on the Peninsula instead of the Southside, such as Williamsburg.

[Coconut1]

Probably not.

There's not much economic opportunity around here, which is probably why they're not coming in. It really says something when they'll open up a location in Atlantic City before Hampton Roads.

[Poquoson7]

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[Poquoson7]

Originally Posted by Coconut1

Probably not.

There's not much economic opportunity around here, which is probably why they're not coming in. It really says something when they'll open up a location in Atlantic City before Hampton Roads.

Never mind that Anthropologie, one of the most sought after retailers in the country, just opened at VB Town Center. Three of it's "preferred" retail neighbors have also located to TC.....not too economically disadvantaged if you ask me.
These companies do extensive demographic research, with the area economy playing a huge part.

[UHgrad]

Originally Posted by Pink Jazz

I have an aunt who lives in Virginia Beach, and she would like Buca di Beppo to come to Hampton Roads. About two years ago, Buca di Beppo was proposing a location in Chesapeake (I even made a thread about it), but so much time has passed since that apparently it isn't happening. I presume the reason why they were considering Chesapeake was due to it being the second fastest growing city in Hampton Roads (second only to Suffolk) while not being too far out.

So, does anyone think Buca di Beppo will ever come to Hampton Roads? Some may think Virginia Beach Town Center may be the ideal location, however, perhaps Buca di Beppo prefers a location with less competition which could be another reason why Chesapeake was favored over Virginia Beach. Or perhaps they may be considering a location on the Peninsula instead of the Southside, such as Williamsburg.

I don't know if they would but the area is certainly not lacking for similar Itallian options. They would have to compete with Carrabbas, Romanos, Olive Garden, Bravo, etc... not to mention the local places like Manninos and Pulcinella etc... not sure it would make sense for them here.

I've eaten at one in Honolulu, it is OK. The family style menu is cool but the food tastes pretty much like any of the places I mentioned above.

Originally Posted by Coconut1

Probably not.

There's not much economic opportunity around here, which is probably why they're not coming in. It really says something when they'll open up a location in Atlantic City before Hampton Roads.

LOL, they have a location in Winchester... where the median household income is about $44,xxx a year... as opposed to VB (or Chesapeake) where it is closer $65,xxx... Not to mention all of the people here with non taxable BAH through the military which actually makes them wealthier than the data would suggest. I suspect the process of selecting a market is a bit more complicated than you are implying.

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[Pink Jazz]

I actually wonder if Buca di Beppo decides to open a location in Hampton Roads, would it be on the Southside or the Peninsula? Chesapeake and Suffolk (both on the Southside) are among Virginia's fastest growing cities, but on the Peninsula the Williamsburg area (James City and York Counties) is growing at quite a fast rate as well. I actually wouldn't be surprised if the Peninsula gets one first.

[randomlikeme]

I'd probably still go to Mannino's.