They had 88 IIRC. That's honestly probably too many. I mean, I love that many choices, but probably more than they needed.
They are at 44 now I believe.
Maybe convert it to a different store they ownMore information on the gift card? What is that? You’re screwed?
Who owns the Prairie Trail properties? Is the market really driving costs that high?
I wonder if the city has anything to say about it if businesses are hurt because of the rent costs. FW is probably losing my membership because I have no desire to go to the north branch (less convenient for me, and will probably be a zoo with the consolidation).
More information on the gift card? What is that? You’re screwed?
Here you go
Think I’ll need to do a little research on Merideth.
Phone number and email address isn't enough?
The restaurant business is a tight margin have to do everything right to make it go. The upfront cost and high rent cost in Metro DSM makes it even more difficult.
“Des Moines is actually second only to New York City for the number of restaurants. We have more restaurants per capita in Des Moines than almost any city in the United States,” Jessica Dunker, President and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association said
It’s not a great location as of now. That much is true.
I'm hearing horror stories from restaurant owners and managers about being able to hire good staff.
Full employment will do that.
I think some of it is rent based costs. Fitness World is out because of that.
So rent hasn't gone up at all?Fitness world is out because of the close competition with Prairie Trail at DMACC. The owner cut the losses in Members and added onto the one in North Ankeny.
So rent hasn't gone up at all?