To Ames. Something a little more official but confirms what I had heard several months ago.
Development picking up, Chipotle coming in | Ames News Online
Development picking up, Chipotle coming in | Ames News Online
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I love Chipotle but is there a market for that many burrito places, part of the reason Qdoba didn't go, theres not a market for it. Mr. burrito won't last now.
Panchero's will take the biggest hit from this, based on location alone. Mr. Burrito could really help themselves by going late night. Fighting Burrito is bulletproof based on their being open late and location in Campustown. There's room for 3 burrito joints in Ames. There isn't room for 2 of them on Duff.
For the record, Chipotle >>>>>>> Panchero's.
For the record, Chipotle >>>>>>> Panchero's.
Agreed. While I think Ames has the burrito market painted in to a corner, I do have to applaud the business owners and new-found "welcoming" demeanor to business that Ames has shown lately.
Better than poncheys and Qdoba. Not as good as bandit burrito, not even close.
There was also discussion in the past about a steakhouse coming to ames on duff, but i didn't see anything discussed in this article. Was that just a rumor?
For the record, you are wrong. Panchero's pressed tortillas trump all and that is a fact. Sure Chipotle warms up their tortillas, but that is nothing, NOTHING, like a nice, warm, chewy, pressed tortilla.
We have 3 mexican restaurants in a town of 10,000 catholics. I'm pretty sure ames can support 4 as long as they are all good to eat at.
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Homer says it.....and i really enjoy chipotle, every burrito i've had...
Homer says it.....and i really enjoy chipotle, every burrito i've had...
I know flying b isnt what it used to be, but its still much better than all 3 of those. Chipotle is good, but its not the end-all-be-all burrito place.
You can wrap **** in a phenomenal tortilla but that doesn't make up for the fact that you're still eating ****.
I guess that sums up my thoughts on Panchero's. I've had good Panchero's (the Iowa City location is good) but the one in Ames sucks, and the best Panchero's I've ever had is merely "good".
Flying makes enough $ after Chipotle closes for the evening that this won't even be an issue. Also, college kids are lazy and cheap. Chipotle is farther away from them and more expensive. They won't really be competing directly. Flying Burrito could probably open at 9PM and still be viable.
Panchero's however, is due for a major hit. Chipotle will be right down the road and a better option for the Duff Ave shopping crowd. The road out of Ames from G7 goes right past the new Chipotle. I foresee some post game munchies here.
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