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Title: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 02:45:46 PM
if you could bring a franchise/business to mhk what would it be and why? i have an opinion but will hold off for a while.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: jmlynch1 on November 11, 2009, 02:50:44 PM
Six Flags
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Post by: EllToPay on November 11, 2009, 02:51:08 PM
waffle house  :love:
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Post by: ew2x4 on November 11, 2009, 02:51:21 PM
Realistically? Spangles. In a dream world? Dave and Busters.
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Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 02:52:54 PM
Pepperjax
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Post by: icatmember on November 11, 2009, 02:57:04 PM
Schlotsky's  :'(
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Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 02:59:05 PM
Jamba Juice/Juice Stop (is there one of these?)
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 03:00:20 PM
early in the thread peptalk... where in town would you put your business and why do you think there should be one?

i wanted a taco bell on the east side of town and a starbucks seven years ago. they are both there now. my choices now are chikfila outside of the union or whataburger. both near campus or on seth childs. that freaking taco hut/ booyah pizza place woulda been perfecto. but neither are possible due to franchise type rule things (i think).

one thing is for sure. no more sub shops in aggieville. jfc. check back in five years and i guarantee one of them is gonzo.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: ew2x4 on November 11, 2009, 03:09:56 PM
Spangles- Probably over by Mcallisters.

Dave and Busters- Somewhere on Seth Child. Has to be by the theater.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 03:13:08 PM
Spangles- Probably over by Mcallisters.

Dave and Busters- Somewhere on Seth Child. Has to be by the theater.

ewx4 (as much as i hate to say it) may have the best option in spangles. basically cause it seems the most realistic. i don't think mhk is close enough to the cow place in okahoma to get a braums. plus a lot of wichita people go to ksu. wichita people love spangles. not totally sure how the steven fam does the spangles thing though. do they really franchise it out?
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 03:19:10 PM
I was gonna put my Dunkin Donuts near the Union but I can't think of anywhere off hand that would be perfect.  Somewhere midtown Anderson/Bluemont as you would need easy access by auto and prolly a drive through.  Medium to small parking lot would probably suffice.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: chum1 on November 11, 2009, 03:21:22 PM
Krispy Kreme
Bruegger's Bagels
Moe's (way better than Chipotle)

Near KSU campus.  I'd invest in any of those.

I typed this before I knew it was supposed to be realistic.  I'm not sure you could get in on any major fanchise action because the rights are already owned or something, correct?
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 03:24:00 PM
Einstein's would also dominate imo
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 03:27:57 PM
Krispy Kreme
Bruegger's Bagels
Moe's (way better than Chipotle)

Near KSU campus.  I'd invest in any of those.

I typed this before I knew it was supposed to be realistic.  I'm not sure you could get in on any major fanchise action because the rights are already owned or something, correct?

it doesn't have to be realistic. kinda fun just to talk about. then fun to figure out which ones are realistic and which ones aren't.

i do think that you can get in on some major franchises and not on others. it just depends. they are all different.

take subway for example....they screw their frachisees (not sure if that's a word) over. let's say that you own the subway in aggieville and another person approaches subway about opening up a subway on claflin. subway will prob say "sure, no prob". you are then left with your subway in aggieville knowing that a good portion of your customers are just going to go to claflin or wherever. some franchises will "protect" you though and not allow this. they are all just very different.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2009, 03:29:49 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: jmlynch1 on November 11, 2009, 03:30:46 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?

where would it go best?
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Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on November 11, 2009, 03:33:10 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?


Oh, I like this one.  (And Dunkin' would probably work well also.)
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: chum1 on November 11, 2009, 03:36:08 PM
Don't understand the Dunkin Donuts.  People used to bring Krispy Kremes back from KC by the dozen.  No one does that with Dunkin Donuts.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 03:37:36 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?


Oh, I like this one.  (And Dunkin' would probably work well also.)

these and the spangles thing would be my top three. i was in lawrence when that stupid spangles thing went in and jeepers. thing seemed to do well. we will collect ideas for a week and then narrow it down to ten and then do research and then take a vote. got it?

we will collect ideas for a week and then narrow it down to ten and then do research and then take a vote. got it?

ideas for a week
narrow it to ten
research
vote
open business
make money
make lots of money
buy lots of drugs
do drugs
repeat steps 8 & 9
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 03:38:27 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?


Oh, I like this one.  (And Dunkin' would probably work well also.)

For the life of me I cannot figure out how 5 guys makes money.  Delicious food no doubt.  But how do you charge McDonalds prices with less turnout and a better product that almost certainly costs more to make  :dunno:  I mean, I get that they only have burgs/dogs/fries but...still.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 03:39:14 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?


Oh, I like this one.  (And Dunkin' would probably work well also.)

these and the spangles thing would be my top three. i was in lawrence when that stupid spangles thing went in and jeepers. thing seemed to do well. we will collect ideas for a week and then narrow it down to ten and then do research and then take a vote. got it?

ideas for a week
narrow it to ten
research
vote
open business
make money
make lots of money
buy lots of drugs
do drugs
repeat steps 8 & 9

I'm in  :steadymobbin':
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: prome05 on November 11, 2009, 03:44:43 PM
In-N-Out Burger!  :drool:

It's too bad they aren't a franchice and are only on the east coast.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 03:46:46 PM
Don't understand the Dunkin Donuts.  People used to bring Krispy Kremes back from KC by the dozen.  No one does that with Dunkin Donuts.

no clue whatsoever here but dunkin donuts seems to be making a resurgance, has really hit the coffee market, prob has extremely low overhead.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 03:49:29 PM
You can get in serious trouble at my office if you bring krispy kreme's on your friday to bring donuts
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2009, 03:53:19 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?


Oh, I like this one.  (And Dunkin' would probably work well also.)

For the life of me I cannot figure out how 5 guys makes money.  Delicious food no doubt.  But how do you charge McDonalds prices with less turnout and a better product that almost certainly costs more to make  :dunno:  I mean, I get that they only have burgs/dogs/fries but...still.
was wondering how they make money today while i was eating there.  one of the things about mcdonalds is that they have a lot higher operating expense than FGBF given that they have about a million more locations.    i can tell you that my double bacon cheeseburger w/ jalapeno and grilled onions wouldn't cost me $5.50 to make and they're paying a ton less than I would.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 04:03:43 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries would work, cheap hamburgers and fries that taste awesome.  Low overhead, easy to prepare.   Who other than Ghandi doesn't like great + cheap hamburgers?


Oh, I like this one.  (And Dunkin' would probably work well also.)

For the life of me I cannot figure out how 5 guys makes money.  Delicious food no doubt.  But how do you charge McDonalds prices with less turnout and a better product that almost certainly costs more to make  :dunno:  I mean, I get that they only have burgs/dogs/fries but...still.
was wondering how they make money today while i was eating there.  one of the things about mcdonalds is that they have a lot higher operating expense than FGBF given that they have about a million more locations.    i can tell you that my double bacon cheeseburger w/ jalapeno and grilled onions wouldn't cost me $5.50 to make and they're paying a ton less than I would.

 :drool:
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Pete on November 11, 2009, 04:25:22 PM
Noodles & Company could do well in the Aggieville area.

Waterway gas and carwash out by westloop/new fancy side of town.

Pei Wei Chinese in Aggieville area (Made by the P.F. Chang's folks, but cheaper).





Saw some suggestions for Dunkin' Donuts.  A franchisee in KC is opening almost 20 of them in KC area in the coming weeks/months.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: treysolid on November 11, 2009, 04:45:35 PM
Things I wouldn't mind having:

Culvers
Perkins
Steak n' Shake
IMO's pizza (never happen, but a guy can dream)

Things I'm glad we don't have:

Golden Corral
Denny's
Boston Market
Old Country Buffet
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 04:51:41 PM
Noodles & Company could do well in the Aggieville area.

Waterway gas and carwash out by westloop/new fancy side of town.

Pei Wei Chinese in Aggieville area (Made by the P.F. Chang's folks, but cheaper).





Saw some suggestions for Dunkin' Donuts.  A franchisee in KC is opening almost 20 of them in KC area in the coming weeks/months.

i've thought about the pew wei a lot. f@ck. i dunno. i mean yeah, but mhk is still kinda small. i think it would do great in a good location like chipotle or starbucks but you really need a good location imo. i guess you could say that for all these things though.

carwashes and storage places never go out of business so i guess they'd be great too.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: yoga-lika_abana on November 11, 2009, 04:59:53 PM
Trader Joes
Buffalo Exchange
SD had the right idea with Jamba Juice I'd say Pinkberry as well
IKEA
Maybe some outlet mall thingy (picturing the one in Silverthorne, CO)
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 05:05:33 PM
SD had the right idea with Jamba Juice I'd say Pinkberry as well


you know, there used to be one of these or at the very least something exactly the same right by goodcents. it tanked. that was ten years ago though. would probably do a lot better now.

Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: jmlynch1 on November 11, 2009, 05:06:30 PM
SD had the right idea with Jamba Juice I'd say Pinkberry as well


you know, there used to be one of these or at the very least something exactly the same right by goodcents. it tanked. that was ten years ago though. would probably do a lot better now.


Juice Stop?
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: yoga-lika_abana on November 11, 2009, 05:07:52 PM
SD had the right idea with Jamba Juice I'd say Pinkberry as well


you know, there used to be one of these or at the very least something exactly the same right by goodcents. it tanked. that was ten years ago though. would probably do a lot better now.


You know what else this town had 10 years ago that tanked.....go karts f^cking go karts couldn't make it, no way that would happen again.
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Post by: catdude33 on November 11, 2009, 05:15:30 PM
Gordmans.
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Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2009, 05:26:18 PM
The key to the juicestop/jamba juice success is to not give the person ordering the drink the opportunity to come inside.  Just have a little toll booth type thing out in the middle of an existing parking lot.  Two high school kids working at a time.  One taking orders and making change and the other mixing the everloving f^ck out of some fruit juice.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 05:40:38 PM
The key to the juicestop/jamba juice success is to not give the person ordering the drink the opportunity to come inside.  Just have a little toll booth type thing out in the middle of an existing parking lot.  Two high school kids working at a time.  One taking orders and making change and the other mixing the everloving f^ck out of some fruit juice.

could we do a combo jamba juice/crushed ice stand? i love tigers blood. i'd get at least one of those a week.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: pwrcat1 on November 11, 2009, 05:45:03 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2904682191_d3964e6b23.jpg)
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 11, 2009, 05:49:59 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2904682191_d3964e6b23.jpg)

so here is my new freshly minted idea-

place in aggieville. fairly small. call it the carnival or something. sell fried twinkies, snickers, etc. everything that you could possibly fry...sell it. also sell big turkey legs and funnel cakes and shaved ice cones and whatever. again...very small. open from 11:00am until 3:00am. not sure about selling beer and stuff. maybe beer but only really bad beer that most people would not want and only sell it from a can. no bottles. no taps.

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Post by: Poonhound69 on November 11, 2009, 05:57:08 PM
In-N-Out Burger!  :drool:

It's too bad they aren't a franchice and are only on the east coast.

In-N-Out is a franchise, and it's only on the west coast.  And it is also the BEST burger establishment known to mankind. 
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 11, 2009, 05:58:19 PM
SD had the right idea with Jamba Juice I'd say Pinkberry as well


you know, there used to be one of these or at the very least something exactly the same right by goodcents. it tanked. that was ten years ago though. would probably do a lot better now.



Yep, was there when I was in school.  Not good for a college town.  You could go to Scoreboard on wed and get a burger, fries, and 3 beers for the price of a smoothie. 
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Post by: fatty fat fat on November 11, 2009, 05:58:54 PM
some sort of elite gyro place.
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Post by: jmlynch1 on November 11, 2009, 06:00:38 PM
OMG a donor kebab stand would be epic
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Post by: krazykat on November 11, 2009, 06:18:50 PM


so here is my new freshly minted idea-

place in aggieville. fairly small. call it the carnival or something. sell fried twinkies, snickers, etc. everything that you could possibly fry...sell it. also sell big turkey legs and funnel cakes and shaved ice cones and whatever. again...very small. open from 11:00am until 3:00am. not sure about selling beer and stuff. maybe beer but only really bad beer that most people would not want and only sell it from a can. no bottles. no taps.



hays has something similar to this. cant think of the name. was basically a concession stand that sold hot dogs, burgers, bisquits and gravy, and cheap pizza. always be a huge line.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Cougar2k on November 11, 2009, 07:28:19 PM
Schlotsky's  :'(
RIP.


Had no idea people actually enjoyed Spangles.


However, the correct answer is Quicktrip.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 11, 2009, 07:37:32 PM
Schlotsky's  :'(
RIP.


Had no idea people actually enjoyed Spangles.


However, the correct answer is Quicktrip.

Spangles--ice cream is awesome.  Other food, just ok.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: cireksu on November 11, 2009, 07:56:24 PM
Harrah's Right across kimball from the Stadium.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: jmlynch1 on November 11, 2009, 07:57:56 PM
I would much rather have a Braum's than Spangles.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: 2yankees8 on November 11, 2009, 08:27:11 PM
Taco Johns.  :lick:
Taco Johns>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Taco Bell
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 11, 2009, 08:44:04 PM
Cirilla's
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Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2009, 09:47:29 PM
Gates
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Post by: powercatmiller on November 11, 2009, 10:08:25 PM
Strip club -high end one like Scores or something
Oscar Meyer Hot Dog Factory
Dicks Sporting Goods
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Post by: goldenticket on November 11, 2009, 10:10:46 PM
another vote for in-n-out  :drool:
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Post by: jeffy on November 11, 2009, 10:23:15 PM
Roger needs to turn his haircutting place into a SportClips.

I agree with needing a Chick-fil-A outside the Union.

Popeye's needs to be there.

Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Thin Blue Line on November 11, 2009, 10:29:41 PM
Margaritaville in the field north of BSFS.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Cougar2k on November 11, 2009, 11:19:18 PM
Pink Taco :drool:

Bring it back.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: phicat1448 on November 11, 2009, 11:59:48 PM
Cheesecake Factory, OMFG their portions are huge  :love:
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Trim on November 12, 2009, 07:49:53 AM
ewx4 (as much as i hate to say it) may have the best option in spangles. basically cause it seems the most realistic. i don't think mhk is close enough to the cow place in okahoma to get a braums. plus a lot of wichita people go to ksu. wichita people love spangles. not totally sure how the steven fam does the spangles thing though. do they really franchise it out?

Spangles doesn't franchise.  There was a mention of that in the 'ta biz journal last week in an article about Freddy's franchise expansion.


Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Chingon on November 12, 2009, 08:48:48 AM
Mellow Mushroom
Orange Julius
Krystal
Medieval Times
Moe's (so I could burn that motherf*cker to the ground)
 
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: 114hickory on November 12, 2009, 09:17:05 AM
Portillo's.  It's mainly a Chicago area franchise.  Great food!   :love:

http://www.portillos.com/portillos/menu/ (http://www.portillos.com/portillos/menu/)
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Pete on November 12, 2009, 12:52:47 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Skycat on November 12, 2009, 02:56:38 PM
Alamo Drafthouse, or other serve beer/food while watching movies type place.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 12, 2009, 03:56:26 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Pete on November 12, 2009, 04:06:29 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: BigCat on November 12, 2009, 04:20:38 PM
Is nobody going to include Hardee's/Carl's Jr.? Absolutely the best chain burgers in the west/midwest. Not sure where all their other regions are.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 12, 2009, 04:22:14 PM
Is nobody going to include Hardee's/Carl's Jr.? Absolutely the best chain burgers in the west/midwest. Not sure where all their other regions are.

yeah, um.  :yuck:

the chipotle in aggieville used to be a hardees. it went out of business. finally. NEXT!
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2009, 04:23:42 PM
Is nobody going to include Hardee's/Carl's Jr.? Absolutely the best chain burgers in the west/midwest. Not sure where all their other regions are.

yeah, um.  :yuck:

the chipotle in aggieville used to be a hardees. it went out of business. finally. NEXT!

There was another one out west as well.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: jmlynch1 on November 12, 2009, 04:24:26 PM
Is nobody going to include Hardee's/Carl's Jr.? Absolutely the best chain burgers in the west/midwest. Not sure where all their other regions are.

yeah, um.  :yuck:

the chipotle in aggieville used to be a hardees. it went out of business. finally. NEXT!

There was another one out west as well.
IIRC it is where the west dairy queen is now.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 12, 2009, 04:27:53 PM
Is nobody going to include Hardee's/Carl's Jr.? Absolutely the best chain burgers in the west/midwest. Not sure where all their other regions are.

yeah, um.  :yuck:

the chipotle in aggieville used to be a hardees. it went out of business. finally. NEXT!

There was another one out west as well.
IIRC it is where the west dairy queen is now.

that hardees used to have all you can eat pancakes and bacon night once a week when it was open.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Weird Roberts foam finger on November 12, 2009, 05:10:18 PM
Medieval Times

I do not think this suggestion can be beaten...
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 12, 2009, 08:11:28 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: phicat1448 on November 12, 2009, 08:13:41 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.

Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 12, 2009, 08:15:34 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.

Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point

ummm. no.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: phicat1448 on November 12, 2009, 08:20:06 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.

Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point

ummm. no.

yes, there were. Maybe not in the exact same plot but there was a Vista and a Taco Tico in that area.  You should brush up on your Manhattaniteness RD.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 12, 2009, 08:40:16 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.

Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point

ummm. no.

yes, there were. Maybe not in the exact same plot but there was a Vista and a Taco Tico in that area.  You should brush up on your Manhattaniteness RD.

oh. okay. so when you typed "Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point" you meant that they weren't really right there but somewhere around there. gotcha. good to know. that exact spot was also home to a place called the treasure chest that sold costumes and other crap. and by that exact spot, i mean the 1100 block of moro.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: phicat1448 on November 12, 2009, 08:44:45 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.

Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point

ummm. no.

yes, there were. Maybe not in the exact same plot but there was a Vista and a Taco Tico in that area.  You should brush up on your Manhattaniteness RD.

oh. okay. so when you typed "Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point" you meant that they weren't really right there but somewhere around there. gotcha. good to know. that exact spot was also home to a place called the treasure chest that sold costumes and other crap. and by that exact spot, i mean the 1100 block of moro.

Don't get all  :angryMJ: because some people know more about Manhattan than you.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 12, 2009, 09:00:57 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.

Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point

ummm. no.

yes, there were. Maybe not in the exact same plot but there was a Vista and a Taco Tico in that area.  You should brush up on your Manhattaniteness RD.

oh. okay. so when you typed "Taco Tico and Vista were both there at one point" you meant that they weren't really right there but somewhere around there. gotcha. good to know. that exact spot was also home to a place called the treasure chest that sold costumes and other crap. and by that exact spot, i mean the 1100 block of moro.

Don't get all  :angryMJ: because some people know more about Manhattan than you.

sorry i had to do that phicat. i never get any enjoyment out of it for what it's worth. and yes, i remember the taco tico and vista that were fairly close. i also remember the even older taco tico that was over by the old skating rink, putt-putt golf course, payless shoe store and mhk vet clinic. now get out of my face. thanks.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: fatty fat fat on November 12, 2009, 09:03:51 PM
Oh man...I'm smelling an MHK off.

back away folks.  :frown:
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: pissclams on November 12, 2009, 09:17:17 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.
sorry holmes but before chinese chef was chinese chef, it was amigos.  again, sorry holmes.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 12, 2009, 09:25:15 PM
Cirilla's  (used to be Pricilla's).

Sex sells.


http://www.ksufans.com/forums/index.php?topic=46480.msg655094#msg655094

Sorry bro, should have just posted +1. 

Though, I suspect that Manhattan has ordinances that prohibit that kind of place.

There was one place where Chinese Chef is now on Anderson, but it only lasted a year or two.  That was prob 7 or 8 years ago. Not sure how the ordinances are now.  It was called the "Adult Funny Bone" iirc.
sorry holmes but before chinese chef was chinese chef, it was amigos.  again, sorry holmes.

Actually, I don't think it was that lot.  I think the funny bone building was torn down.  The Chinese Chef building is clearly older now that I think about it.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: pissclams on November 12, 2009, 09:30:23 PM
ya my old college roommate helped flip the c-chef building into c-chef, that's the only reason i remember. 
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: jeffy on November 12, 2009, 10:52:03 PM
Is nobody going to include Hardee's/Carl's Jr.? Absolutely the best chain burgers in the west/midwest. Not sure where all their other regions are.

yeah, um.  :yuck:

the chipotle in aggieville used to be a hardees. it went out of business. finally. NEXT!

That was during the time when all Hardee's were struggling.  Shortly after that, they changed up their menu and became one of the first to add Angus burgers.  For a time, they were rated nationally as the best fast food burger. 
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: premierkc on November 12, 2009, 11:06:41 PM
Medieval Times

I do not think this suggestion can be beaten...

+1

I'm still laughing about this "red knight rules...blue knight sucks"
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Fausto on November 12, 2009, 11:43:17 PM
"In-N-Out is a franchise, and it's only on the west coast"

In-N-Out is privately owned. If it was a franchise it would have been in Manhattan and midwest college towns a long time ago.  I would have brought one to Manhattan!  Hey, you were right about the coast though.  Well, if you consider  Nevada, Utah and Arizona *coast*.

Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: pwrcat1 on November 13, 2009, 12:27:30 AM
Medieval Times

I do not think this suggestion can be beaten...

+1

I'm still laughing about this "red knight rules...blue knight sucks"

"Doust thou have a frosty brew?!?  Me and my partner have been gone a fortnight and have acquired a kings thirst!!!"
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: PurpleThreadCred on November 13, 2009, 11:17:36 AM
Chick-Fil-A out on Seth Child near Famous Dave's would kill IMO.  It would be a draw for Manhattan, but also for the soldiers at Ft Riley.  That place kills it down south.

Also agree with the Noodle Company (nothing else really like it in town) suggestion and Dick's Sporting Goods....or at least some sort of decent sporting goods store.  Manhattan suffers in this area. 
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 13, 2009, 11:25:31 AM
Dick's Sporting Goods

I think this is a good idea but I don't think Dicks is a franchise.  Manhattan does suck ass at having a sporting goods store. 
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on November 13, 2009, 11:30:07 AM
Chick-Fil-A out on Seth Child near Famous Dave's would kill IMO.  It would be a draw for Manhattan, but also for the soldiers at Ft Riley.  That place kills it down south.

Also agree with the Noodle Company (nothing else really like it in town) suggestion and Dick's Sporting Goods....or at least some sort of decent sporting goods store.  Manhattan suffers in this area. 

chikfila is out. i just read over their franchise stuff and it's pretty ridiculous. you have to apply to be a franchisee and then chickfila assigns you a location based on their corporate strategy, etc. only 75 out of 10,000 applicants get picked a year.

i do think that mhk is big enough for two chipotles and that one out by target would rake in money. chipotle does not franchise.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 13, 2009, 11:38:09 AM
This guy considering franchising (if he hasn't started already as I notice there is one in Lawrence and KC):

http://www.pepperjaxgrill.com/

Pretty great sandwiches imo.  Anyone know if the Lawrence location is doing well?
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Pete on November 13, 2009, 12:20:43 PM
This guy considering franchising (if he hasn't started already as I notice there is one in Lawrence and KC):

http://www.pepperjaxgrill.com/

Pretty great sandwiches imo.  Anyone know if the Lawrence location is doing well?

It's in a horrible location in Lawrence, a block off of Mass to the East by itself.  People just forget that it's there.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 15, 2009, 02:48:19 PM
OMG a donor kebab stand would be epic

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2730715/Butchered-man-used-for-kebabs.html#ixzz0WwGMMqLr
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: nicname on November 15, 2009, 09:25:55 PM
I would much rather have a Braum's than Spangles.

true dat.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: nicname on November 15, 2009, 09:27:32 PM
Fuddrucker's could be good.

Also, LMAO at IMO's  

Minsky's, The Dish, D' Bronx, Spin, all >>>>>> IMO's

Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 16, 2009, 07:48:22 AM
I don't know about those other places but I don't think Spin is a franchise
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: nicname on November 17, 2009, 12:32:13 AM
Was just commenting on how bad IMO's blows.  I don't think any of the others are franchises. 
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: ChicagoCat on November 17, 2009, 01:17:52 AM
Hooters would succeed depending on location.  Put on a bunch of UFC fights there and it would kill except I would never in a million years want to go there.  Don't really know why someone would want the franchise because the food sucks and you could just have your waitstaff dress skimpy.  Prob has to do with having their legal team fight sexual harassment suits  :ohno:.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: steve dave on November 17, 2009, 07:57:49 AM
Was just commenting on how bad IMO's blows.  I don't think any of the others are franchises. 

I mean, maybe post in the "best pizza places regardless of if they are a franchise or not" thread then :dunno:
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Paul11 on November 17, 2009, 10:05:48 AM
Waffle House-No good breakfast place in Manhattan besides the Chef
Cici's-Cheap Pizza Buffet would kill
Steak N' Shake, Waffle House-Cheap Fast Food always works
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 17, 2009, 05:32:02 PM

Cici's-Cheap Pizza Buffet would kill


No doubt.  Money just waiting to be had there.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: RonLongshaft on November 17, 2009, 05:56:12 PM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Thin Blue Line on November 17, 2009, 07:09:46 PM
Waffle House-No good breakfast place in Manhattan besides the Chef
Cici's-Cheap Pizza Buffet would kill
Steak N' Shake, Waffle House-Cheap Fast Food always works


Bring back the Country Kitchen!     :dancin: :dancin: :dancin: :dancin:
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: mikeycat on November 17, 2009, 09:13:50 PM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)


strip clubs don't work well in college towns.   strippers don't dance where the live, they drive elsewhere so that they don't run into customers at the Dairy Queen.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on November 17, 2009, 09:42:50 PM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)


strip clubs don't work well in college towns.   strippers don't dance where the live, they drive elsewhere so that they don't run into customers at the Dairy Queen.

Except for that chick jeffy knows (in the pic with seriously stoned Olu Hall) who strips/stripped in Salina where she went to high school.  Was spotted onstage by her former cheer coach.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: jmlynch1 on November 18, 2009, 11:34:50 AM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)

Yeah, I'm pretty sure there is a law that says you can have neither exposed nor erect nipples out in Manhattan.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Kat Kid on November 18, 2009, 03:08:14 PM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)

Yeah, I'm pretty sure there is a law that says you can have neither exposed nor erect nipples out in Manhattan.

Yeah and the customers have to be min. 10 feet from the stage.  It is all on the city website.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: 0709CatGrad on November 20, 2009, 11:29:57 AM
Noodles & Company could do well in the Aggieville area.
Waterway gas and carwash out by westloop/new fancy side of town.

Pei Wei Chinese in Aggieville area (Made by the P.F. Chang's folks, but cheaper).





Saw some suggestions for Dunkin' Donuts.  A franchisee in KC is opening almost 20 of them in KC area in the coming weeks/months.

Best idea on this thread. imo
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: pissclams on November 20, 2009, 01:15:12 PM
Noodles & Company could do well in the Aggieville area.
Waterway gas and carwash out by westloop/new fancy side of town.

Pei Wei Chinese in Aggieville area (Made by the P.F. Chang's folks, but cheaper).





Saw some suggestions for Dunkin' Donuts.  A franchisee in KC is opening almost 20 of them in KC area in the coming weeks/months.

Best idea on this thread. imo
no doubt.  the world just can't have enough crappy, overpriced, fast food restaurants.  n&c would fit MHK like a glove worn by gary payton.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: willie83 on November 20, 2009, 01:38:39 PM
Waffle House-No good breakfast place in Manhattan besides the Chef
Cici's-Cheap Pizza Buffet would kill
Steak N' Shake, Waffle House-Cheap Fast Food always works


Bring back the Country Kitchen!     :dancin: :dancin: :dancin: :dancin:

That place was always packed at 2:00AM. Had to wait sometimes. :piratecaptain:
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: yoga-lika_abana on January 14, 2010, 05:23:39 PM
not a franchise but didn't feel like making a new thread.

heard we are getting a cozy inn burger place by kathouse where that barber shop use to be. never eaten there so I don't really care other guy beside me was pumped.
thoughts?
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: QuinnMac on January 14, 2010, 05:27:54 PM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)

Great post.
All of those 3 establishments were frequently mentioned as desirable for late night meals during my time in MHK.

LJS was there for a bit then closed down. :frown:
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on January 14, 2010, 05:29:55 PM
not a franchise but didn't feel like making a new thread.

heard we are getting a cozy inn burger place by kathouse where that barber shop use to be. never eaten there so I don't really care other guy beside me was pumped.
thoughts?


i think any time you can add a non-chain place that serves food to aggieville, it's a good thing.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Chingon on January 14, 2010, 05:31:34 PM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)

Yeah, I'm pretty sure there is a law that says you can have neither exposed nor erect nipples out in Manhattan.
They're gonna hafta lock my ass up then.
Title: Re: mhk franchise oppys
Post by: Rick Daris on January 14, 2010, 05:42:05 PM
Hardees (its 100Xs better now than it was 10 years ago)
Braums
Long John Silver (for us catholic folk)
A strip club (would make a killing  no matter the classiness, I assume there is some sort of ordinance against it??)

Yeah, I'm pretty sure there is a law that says you can have neither exposed nor erect nipples out in Manhattan.
They're gonna hafta lock my ass up then.

 :lol: