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Wow. I don't know, 77. I'll have to research.
Thanks! If a person is in the restaurant business, there is no better corporation to be an owner/operator with than Chick-fil-A. We are very excited about it. I doubt if CFA corporate will allow the print in the restaurant! LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
There has been talk of another grocery store buying the land directly across the street from Dowling's. I have not heard a name mentioned, though.
We got four neighborhood Wal-Marts opening in West Monroe/Monroe very soon. Bet they're continuing their battle with Brookshire's in Lincoln Parish.
Are you building a new one or taking over an existing location?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitcherjlt
I am taking over an existing store. The current owner is from the Tulsa area and CFA is building a new store in Broken Arrow, OK. She is moving back closer to home to own/operate that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by techblue4
I can stand at the front of my store and see T. Boone Pickens Stadium easily. The campus is only a block or two away.
That's awesome, congrats and the best of luck to ya'll!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitcherjlt
Wayne Hunter is selling his Maggie Moo's Ice Cream store. 255-2952 if anyone is interested!
Does anyone know when Olive Garden in reopening in Monroe?
Only info I can get is "in time for the holidays." I drove by Monday and it looked finished.Quote:
Originally Posted by LT2
Doe's Eat Shop is kicking off officially in a couple of weeks at Washington Plaza in Monroe on Nov. 19.
December 1Quote:
Originally Posted by LT2
Early December. In the meantime, try Geno's (behind the Mohawk off Louisville) or Genusa's.(Park Avenue behind Forsythe Park).Quote:
Originally Posted by LT2
Does anyone have any information on when Fox Pizza is re-opening? I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Is Fox Pizza re-opening or something else opening there?
Is Geno's the pizza place behind an Italian Deli?Quote:
Originally Posted by maverick
Probably just a rumor but heard Johnny's was opening in Fox's location. Anyone else heard that?
Another rumor floated at my office today.......no knowledge of reliability of claim....Newk's somewhere downtown Ruston close to Counter Culture.
that wouldn't surprise me, i was thinking about that just the other weekQuote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
Not a rumor...discussed here before. See here:Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
http://www.newks.com/locations
http://www.newks.com/img/LocationMap.png
Ruston, LA
Coming Soon!
301 Vienna
Ruston, 71270
2 miles away
Get Location Details
Geno's has some items for sale, but it's not behind a deli. It is behind the Mohawk Tavern's parking lot. It's at 704 Louisville Ave., so about 7 blocks from the Ouachita River.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
I think that address is the empty parking lot of the old Lincoln Bank--still has a community trust or some bank drive-in. At SE corner of Vienna and Alabama. At least the sign had/has a sold sign on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
This is 100% true. They think they will pick up Tech students walking to it. I asked, "have they actually walked it?"Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
Has anyone eaten at Olive Garden?
What are the hours of operations?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoDo-Tech70
Does anyone know what is going in the Fox's Pizza location?
Anyone know what is going in on west side of Farmerville between Sherwin Williams and the interstate where they have just torn down two houses?
New Chevrolet dealership location.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
West Monroe broke ground yesterday for their new Newks location
Thanks, but I messed up. Apparently I am directionally challenged. I meant on east side of Farmerville north of Sherwin Williams.Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
Where will that Newks be?
Where Thomas Rd Ts into Cypress, next to Podnahs BBQQuote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
That other project, I have no idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
Actually, from what I understand, it will be across the street from Podnah's in the "Y" intersection across from the drive-in window at Podnah's.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Sorry. I thought that's what I was describing.Quote:
Originally Posted by LABulldog
Thought that was the DQ location?Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
DQ is across the street from the Cypress Burger King near Well Road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Both DQ and Newks will be tough to get in and out of traffic wise.
Like anything on Thomas Rd. or N. 7th isn't. . . . .;)Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
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Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Depends on whether you value your own life. If you don't care, then traffic is no big deal over there. If you do care, then just don't go. People lose their minds as soon as they turn onto Cypress or Thomas Rd.
It's a no mans land, where the only law is the relative sturdiness of your vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
In that case, a dump truck is a good choice.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
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Originally Posted by maddawg
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Originally Posted by LABulldog
Technically, Newks will not be on Cypress but on either Splane Drive or Ridge Avenue (a block north of the intersection of Thomas Road and Cypress), depending on how the address is assigned. I should have worded my response a little better. You and I know where it will be but those that are not from God's Country might not. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
The property owner told me his family recently sold it to Karl Malone and he "thinks" KM will build a Huttle House there.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
Huddle House....as in a football huddle. Which, most teams don't do anymore.
State police have had to direct traffic at the new Dairy Queen in West Monroe
Such poor planning in that area.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelboi
Two drive thru restaurants in a given quarter mile stretch will usually max out the carrying capacity of most four lane roads. When you add the third drive-thru establishment, the rate of accidents increases dramatically.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Planners know this. But as long as local elected officials can override their planning depts, don't expect anything to change.
Tech's engineers advise the OPPJ not to do such things, but they don't pay attention because they need the revenue. Ouachita Parish has not passed a road tax in forever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
The additional revenue is more than offset by the additional police & EMT man-hours that will result from overloading the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
But politicians don't want to hear that with both the developers and the police union lining their pockets.
This particular cluster will likely put a rush on a 5 lane extension that would include the congested area.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
I wouldn't walk across the street to eat at a Dairy Queen.....good ice cream, but the food sucks, IMO. I try it about once every five years just to make sure I am not missing something. Nope, I ain't missing a thing!Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelboi
Additional lanes don't reduce traffic. They attract it.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Ouachita Parish has zoning laws outside of the municipalities? That's a new one.
Yeah, that's it. Just go throw up a building anywhere you want. No need to check with the proper authorities before doing so. The Police Jury has no say so in any of these dealings.:icon_roll:
Obviously, they don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Yes they do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Before any business can begin construction, they must work with the state, parish, or both depending on the address of the new location.
The DQ had to have an impact study done and since it was on a state hwy, they had to have approval through the DOTD to access their location from a state hwy.. Yes, the parish was involved in that decision.
The new convenience center (owned by one of our friends from Church) across the street does not have state access other than the current Burger King entrance. Therefore, they had to get approval from the Parish and the parish engineer (Tech grad) did an impact study.
As I mentioned the eventual plans are to 5 lane Cypress to Avant. Some of the "big thinkers" involved believe the DQ cluster may speed up that project.
Thank you for your DOTD facts. We still don't have zoning outside of the municipalities cuz it was a campaign issue a long while back when I ran for Police Jury.
Wow! You came in to this discussion with the expert info on zoning. I simply informed you that the State and Police jury has input into construction of new businesses just as I had done in my fist posts to Champ967. The state and/or Police Jury did not have to sign off on the DQ project, but the income stream was important and, some believe, the congestion will speed up the 5 lane project to Avant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Obviously, you know more about this than I but is this "future new" 5-lane scheduled to go from Well Road to Avant Rd. with a possibility(?) to continue down to where West Ridge Middle School is (Harrell Road) or am I missing something?Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Curious minds want to know! :D
Sorry, I stated that wrong. It is to Avant, not to Harrell/West RidgeQuote:
Originally Posted by LABulldog
I have been told Karl is building a Chic-fil-a there.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
I seriously doubt this. Unless something has changed, as of a few months ago, CFA has had no interest in another location in Ruston.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kodawg
Malone would like people to think he has the power/money to make that happen. He does not.
His legendary charm and diplomacy should be enough to overcome any deficiency.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
why wouldn't Chic-fil-a want a location outside of Tech in Ruston?
Not unless Karl is going to become a operator/fry cook and I don't see that happening. Chick-Fil-A is not a franchise, so someone cant buy a Chick-Fil-A franchise. Chick-Fil-A hires operators to run their stores that Chick-Fil-A builds. Chick-Fil-A decides where it puts a location and who it hires as an employee (not a franchisee) to operate the store.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kodawg
Ruston needs more chicken places.
.... like a moose needs a hat rack.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
On the DOTD/Police Jury issue -
As one who would know, in an unincorporated area of the parish, especially on a state Hwy - the PJ has absolute NO say so what so ever. We cannot even deny a building permit to any legal business as long as everything is in order with the state Fire Marshall office and/or DOTD
There is basically a check list and everything is rubber stamped at the local level
And even if it is off a road in our system, if they meet the required offsets and install the proper drainage specs they will get permitted
And fwiw most parishes don't even have occupational licenses in the unincorporated areas and most did not having building codes until Jan 2007 - residential or commercial in unincorporated areas
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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
In Ouachita Parish the checklist includes a driveway permit that must be included if the business has access from a state highway. The impact study to obtain that permit involves the parish engineer. We do have an occupational license, but it is not a deal breaker.
I don't believe Texas counties have authority for inspection, building codes etc, either. Coastal counties have storm type building codes but I think that's from the state.
Don't parish engineers deal with building structure, not traffic impact?Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
The parish building checklist for commercial structures does not mention the parish engineer needing to sign off, but if there is a concern I'm sure they would ask for his guidance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
http://www.oppj.org/document_center/...QUIREMENTS.pdf
From what I understand the state and parish engineers try to work together and the area we are now discussing has a lot of "issues" that were considered before permits were let.
Just drove down that way and they still have the State Police sitting in the road with lights flashing...what a cluster!
You would have to have an ordinance specifically restricting three drive thrus per quarter mile. If it is zoned for it, planning departments can't stop it at their discretion. Land owners have a right to develop their property as the law allows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
Agreed. People get to do whatever they want unless there's a role against it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RougeDawg
What burns my bottom is when there IS a rule against something, but every development gets an exception / waiver / variance just for asking pretty please.
(Not that this is the case at the intersection in question.)
Turns out the new hotel on the service road will be a courtyard Marriott, not a Hilton Garden Inn.
Can't have a Fairfield without a Courtyard nearby.
Where on service road?Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
probably that big lot where that old hotel used to beQuote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
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Originally Posted by CutiePie72
Yes. Original plans had two hotels. But that was previous owners. Not sure what the plan is now, other than the courtyard, undisclosed restaurants, and the anytime fitness building. I have heard recently about strip mall type buildings for shopping.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelboi
Courtyard is more upscale than what we currently have, but I would have loved to see a HGI or DoubleTree in Ruston.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Johnny's going in the Fox Pizza building. Saw the sign today.
Moving from Cooktown Road/Tech Drive?Quote:
Originally Posted by DelhiDawg
Second location.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde
It will be a Huddle House, and across the street from it is where Courtesy Chevrolet is moving.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kodawg
Another Huddle House or moving the old one?
Not sure, but if I had to guess just moving the old one. It will probably be like the one in Farmerville, which is way nicer than the current one in Ruston.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
Once Chevrolet relocates, do you know what business or businesses will move into Chevrolet's old location?Quote:
Originally Posted by techfan01
Nothing yet. Although...there is rumbling of people strongly encouraging CHS to build a new hospital there. And they are listening, but not much more than that at this point considering their latest acquisition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowdaddy
Is there some special newsletter or something out there that gives all of you the information y'all have?
I used to read alot. Then I realized it was easier just to make stuff up.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
Ruston needs a burger joint like Burgersmith or Fat Cow in BR. Griffs and Cheeburger can't hold a candle to those guys.
The audacity!Quote:
Originally Posted by odysseus
sacrilege!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
You watch your mouth young man!Quote:
Originally Posted by odysseus
If Griff's toilets required one to pay a quarter for usage they'd double their revenue. Or, you could upsize your meal to include a role of toilet paper in case you don't make it home in time.
What is going in the old Azure Pool location/Bill Elmore's campaign headquarters at East Georgia and Farmerville street intersection? Also what about the old House of Flowers house on Georgia?
There is a golf shop going in on Alabama. Heard it opens next month or so.
Wow!Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
EPIC!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
I miss Griffs pretty badly somedays.Quote:
Originally Posted by odysseus