Peanut Buckets Coming to DAWGTOWN

[ITdrummer]

It isn't another "whole" Walmart. The Wal-Mart Markets are only the grocery side of Wal-Mart -- not the typical Wal-Mart fare. They're putting the grocery stores in the communities to compete with other grocery stores. The Markets are easier to access, but I found their selection to be lacking and the prices higher than the "regular" Wal-Mart Supercenter.

I understand what it is. The walmart supercenter will still sell groceries (I presume) so therefore there will be 2 Wal Mart grocery stores(+ County Market & Super 1), Ruston is too small to need that many grocery stores.

[Dawgpix]

I understand what it is. The walmart supercenter will still sell groceries (I presume) so therefore there will be 2 Wal Mart grocery stores(+ County Market & Super 1), Ruston is too small to need that many grocery stores.

That's what we said about WM/M and the four new WalMart stores ... And the new Mac's on Ark. Rd...... And the total remodel of Brookshire's in Monroe (N18th.).

[Cool Hand Clyde]

I understand what it is. The walmart supercenter will still sell groceries (I presume) so therefore there will be 2 Wal Mart grocery stores(+ County Market & Super 1), Ruston is too small to need that many grocery stores.

If I lived in Ruston, I would do my shopping at Log Cabin to the extent of their selection.

[DAIQUIRIDAWG]

Yes they do.

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.

MD, I am the owner of the DQ Grill and Chill in West Monroe, I was told by the state that the five lane was going to be done asap but they weren't sure when that was going to be. I paid for the State Troopers to direct traffic for the first seven days then I paid for the OPSO for the next seven days. I thought it would help with traffic issues, and it did. We are still busy but it would be nice to have it with five lanes.

I hope to have one in North Monroe and Ruston soon.

[DAIQUIRIDAWG]

I seriously doubt this. Unless something has changed, as of a few months ago, CFA has had no interest in another location in Ruston.

Chic-fil-a does not allow you to buy a franchise if you have any other business ventures. In other words you dedicate your life to CFA and nothing else. They basically build you the building, hand you the keys, and when you are tired of running it hand the keys back. It's a unique situation but it has been very successful.

[Champ967]

MD, I am the owner of the DQ Grill and Chill in West Monroe, I was told by the state that the five lane was going to be done asap but they weren't sure when that was going to be. I paid for the State Troopers to direct traffic for the first seven days then I paid for the OPSO for the next seven days. I thought it would help with traffic issues, and it did. We are still busy but it would be nice to have it with five lanes.

I hope to have one in North Monroe and Ruston soon.

More lanes wont alleviate the congestion. They'll worsen it.

[rebelboi]

MD, I am the owner of the DQ Grill and Chill in West Monroe, I was told by the state that the five lane was going to be done asap but they weren't sure when that was going to be. I paid for the State Troopers to direct traffic for the first seven days then I paid for the OPSO for the next seven days. I thought it would help with traffic issues, and it did. We are still busy but it would be nice to have it with five lanes.

I hope to have one in North Monroe and Ruston soon.

thanks for bringing DQ back to West Monroe

[Cool Hand Clyde]

More lanes wont alleviate the congestion. They'll worsen it.

Not if traffic patterns stay the same

[TechAlum05]

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.

It will be near the intersection of North Service Road & Goodwin Road. It looks like a hotel, the Anytime Fitness place, at least two restaurants on North Service Road, and three other lots between the hotel and the restaurants.

[Champ967]

Not if traffic patterns stay the same

Traffic patterns will certainly change. The change will be an increase. The increase will be caused by the additional lanes.

More lanes always, invariably, inevitably create traffic congestion. It's called induced demand.

Adding lanes has never, ever reduced congestion anywhere, and it wont magically start working on West Monroe when its never worked anywhere.

[PawDawg]

MD, I am the owner of the DQ Grill and Chill in West Monroe, I was told by the state that the five lane was going to be done asap but they weren't sure when that was going to be. I paid for the State Troopers to direct traffic for the first seven days then I paid for the OPSO for the next seven days. I thought it would help with traffic issues, and it did. We are still busy but it would be nice to have it with five lanes.

I hope to have one in North Monroe and Ruston soon.

Thanks for the great information/confirmation.

This would explain why one of our newest sponsors for the year was from a business that had not even opened when the ads began. THANKS for being such a great Tech fan. Hope the North Monroe location does not create a MeTooU situation.

[faninmonroe]

Please tell me the DQ is going to be by Zaxby's on 165.

[faninmonroe]

Aldo, if you need some capital, drop a PM to me - would like to invest in those two locations.

[DAIQUIRIDAWG]

Thanks for the great information/confirmation.

This would explain why one of our newest sponsors for the year was from a business that had not even opened when the ads began. THANKS for being such a great Tech fan. Hope the North Monroe location does not create a MeTooU situation.

You are welcome! I do what I can for Tech through all of my businesses. We are trying to figure out now what the best way to advertise for Tech football. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Sometimes I think it is best to just donate the money instead of advertising. LOL.

I have been trying to prepare myself for the inevitable sales pitch from ULM. Not sure what I will do.

[DAIQUIRIDAWG]

Please tell me the DQ is going to be by Zaxby's on 165.

Yes, I will be located between the strip center and Zaxby's. The owner's of Zaxby's are good people and we will be doing a little shared parking. We should be open for business sometime in July.