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Hy-Vee's weirdest business decision yet?
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I missed the quote you posted but they must have missed the slot machines in kum and go days. They were full 24/7 with waiting lines behind them. Was irritating weaving through them to get a pop.
Put $100 in the slot. Lose $75. Cash out, buy a pack of smokes and some scratchers
Does Hy-Vee still have the CEO who makes these decisions unilaterally and blames everyone else when they don't work, when everyone told him they wouldn't work? The one who fired all their 30+ year employees or took away their benefits so they'd quit?
That one retired (Randy Edeker?) The new one likely running it about the same way. At least they admitted that their prices were too high. I have my doubts that they will adjust things enough to help.
I don't know if they see big returns but the HyVee in Grimes is great for lunch. They make sandwich meals at the deli, HyChi, 5 minute pizzas, hibachi style and the traditional fried chicken type deli. They have a separate seating area from the Market Grill/Walburgers area.
In general, it's quick and pretty affordable for what you get. They're always busy too.
In general, it's quick and pretty affordable for what you get. They're always busy too.
Went to pick up Beyond Meat the other day for the wife. It's an outrageous $11.99 for a pound.
I'd say it's not helping much.
But one of these days I’m gonna hit the big one…and then I’ll be able to put the full $100 in every day!
Help? Seems to me they are doing just fine. This has been going on for the last 3 years on this board, yet they haven't sold or gone out of business and their parking lots are as full as ever (at least in the DSM area). Do they do weird things...yep. Is it hurting their business? I'm not sure it is.
It's he still like Chairman or something? He's probably hanging over the new guy's shoulder.
Hy-Vee to close 79 Wahlburgers locations
The Midwestern grocery chain will transition its in-store restaurants back to its own Market Grille concept, erasing a huge chunk of the
www.restaurantbusinessonline.com
"We are growing restaurants," Sharpe said. "We’re not going to be in the grocery business.
"It's best that everyone stay in what their skill sets are and move on."
lol at this comment from the Wahlburger CEO.
Maybe Des Moines is now safe from Marky Mark and his funky bunchHy-Vee to close 79 Wahlburgers locations
The Midwestern grocery chain will transition its in-store restaurants back to its own Market Grille concept, erasing a huge chunk of the
"We are growing restaurants," Sharpe said. "We’re not going to be in the grocery business.
"It's best that everyone stay in what their skill sets are and move on."
lol at this comment from the Wahlburger CEO.
KidSilverhair
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it would make more sense to have the market grilles be order at the counter type format. Some of the smaller Hy-Vee's are like this. No need to have a full wait staff, especially when finding help is difficult.
I think this would be best. Being an elevated fast service restaurant that can leverage items in your deli would probably be beneficial. Add things like burgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken in addition to your cold cut sandwiches with your deli sides would probably be great.
