Your thoughts on a couple of restaurants

[g8orbill]

Originally Posted by LeafUF

Even if they have wouldn't it be a direct competitor to firehouse? Florida already has plenty of great sub options not sure how potbelly would do there. In DC they were the best of the bunch and out here in Las Vegas I'm still looking for a good sub place.

http://www.firehousesubs.com/Find-Lo....aspx?ref=head

[gtr2x]

Originally Posted by LeafUF

I think only a few people will know what I am talking about but there needs to be more Char-Hut in the world. And Gainesville would be a great place to start.

You must have spent time in Ft. Lauderdale. That's the only place I have seen them. I used to be friends with a couple of family members that owned the place. I thought they were taking the place public, but it never seemed to happen. Oh well.

[G8trJasonB]

If I were opening a franchise somewhere in Florida, I would seriously look into Cafe Rio. It's still relatively new but their food is phenomenal. Along the lines of Chipotle, Moe's, etc, but better. http://www.caferio.com/

[gator10010]

Originally Posted by g8orbill

my favorite is the Firehouse Steak Sub- a large has half a pound of thin sliced sirloin topped with sauteed peppers and onions, 3 slices provolone cheese, mayo and spicy mustard

followed closely by the Italian-again a large Italian has half a pound of meat plus 3 slices of provolone and comes fully involved plus italian dressing and a parm/oregano blend shake on top

my wife's favorite is the NY Steamer- corned beef, pastrami, provolone cheese, mayo, spicy mustard and italian dressing

the meatball is really good also

I normally get the NY Steamer but I'm going to have to try these two next time I go. Thanks!

[LeafUF]

Originally Posted by gtr2x

You must have spent time in Ft. Lauderdale. That's the only place I have seen them. I used to be friends with a couple of family members that owned the place. I thought they were taking the place public, but it never seemed to happen. Oh well.

Yup. At one point there were 4 of them but I think some falling out happened within the family and two were sold or closed. There are still two though. One off 595 and pine island and one on sunrise and university.

[bakaduin]

Bill does Pei Wei franchise? IMO Northwest Gainesville could use a Chipotle. There is one on University and one on Archer. Putting one near the mall or even further north at about 16th and 43rd would do well.

[gatorknights]

Originally Posted by bakaduin

Bill does Pei Wei franchise? IMO Northwest Gainesville could use a Chipotle. There is one on University and one on Archer. Putting one near the mall or even further north at about 16th and 43rd would do well.

This.

Mrs. Gatorknights works in an office complex at that intersection and her co workers would wear that place out. I didn't realize it but there is a ton of office space that's occupied and not enough lunch spots to serve them.

[bakaduin]

Originally Posted by gatorknights

This.

Mrs. Gatorknights works in an office complex at that intersection and her co workers would wear that place out. I didn't realize it but there is a ton of office space that's occupied and not enough lunch spots to serve them.

Yeah, we live up pretty far NW (near 53rd and 43rd) and compared to the last 8 years near campus the food choices are small. Within quick driving distance (10 min, which is what you are looking for when you want quick service) we have Zaxby's, Five Guys, McDonalds, Jersey Mike's, and Subway. That is it. Would love to see a Chipotle move around there or even a healthier option like a Panera.

[g8orbill]

Chipolte does not franchise

neither does In and Out Burgers

people are fooled by Panera- you do not get anywhere near your money's worth with them

[secgator]

Originally Posted by g8orbill

Chipolte does not franchise

neither does In and Out Burgers

people are fooled by Panera- you do not get anywhere near your money's worth with them

Post of the day with this gem. So very, very true!

[swampbabe]

Originally Posted by secgator

Post of the day with this gem. So very, very true!

That, and check the calorie count!

[gatorsfa]

Skyline is fine Cincinnati style chili. But there was one across the street from the main SOW entrance on Tennessee Street for many years. Bad karma.

[SwampKing1]

Bill - Roi with the Polk County Club.. Are you talking a new franchise in Lakeland or closer to home for you?? Are you available for lunch sometime???

[LeafUF]

Originally Posted by swampbabe

That, and check the calorie count!

Yup you can call anything healthy and still serve oversized overpriced portions of it. I bet there is little calorie difference between panera and other sandwich shops.

[g8orbill]

Originally Posted by SwampKing1

Bill - Roi with the Polk County Club.. Are you talking a new franchise in Lakeland or closer to home for you?? Are you available for lunch sometime???

I am absolutely available- you can come to my store after 1 any week day(I will not be there this Wednesday as my 17 year old has a tennis match-and this Friday a bunch of too hotters are coming to my store for lunch) and I will buy you a sub and we can talk or I can meet you somewhere at your convenience

[rburnett]

Originally Posted by g8orbill

my wife's favorite is the NY Steamer- corned beef, pastrami, provolone cheese, mayo, spicy mustard and italian dressing

This is what i get... except add banana peppers, drop the italian dressing, and pour Gator Hammock's Gator Sauce all over it.... life changing

[QGator2414]

Chipotles...better than Moe's IMHO.

Now I don't know the franchise differences but we just got a Chipoltes in Ocala and it feels like the commuter lot at UF right now (granted it is the first week and a terribly small parking lot as I would have picked a different spot but is new construction at a busy intersection).

[QGator2414]

Just read Chipolte does not franchise.

That stinks...

[QGator2414]

http://www.businessfranchiseworld.co...tle-franchise/

[Spurffel]

no Willy's fans? I know there is one down in Gainesville, must not be impressing anyone.

Up here in Atlanta, Willy's seems to outdraw Chipotle or Moes.