"�Asbury Park allow chains �is Asbury even on the radar �Census data probably works against them."
Where are the numbers? Asbury's a cul-de-sac, with limited purchasing power, limited parking and streets that frighten the greater market area; chains aren't going to pioneer the near nonexistent pedestrian traffic (and family restaurants in Asbury?) to win some sort of humanitarian award; they'll only go where the numbers and potential profit exists. As the real developers continue to subsidize retail on Cookman, Mattison and Main, the numbers may justify a Starbucks, drug chain or bank; but an Applebees�`fo'get it! --- In [email protected], Lighty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A long time back we had this discussion about nationals or not. > > Nationals, like it or not, bring with it the Brand and national > > requirements - like operating hours and standards (and prices). > > > > > While Harry's may have been "cool" for about 2 hours - maybe an > > Applebee's or Fridays may still be operating today. > > > > I think that's an excellent point. One of the biggest problems I see with > Cookman is that so few stores are open more than just the weekend. There > are people checking out the town, but when their first impression is nothing > but closed stores do you really expect them to come back anytime soon? A > chain store or two or at least one restaurant that is always open would be a > huge benefit to the shopping area. > > Just look at places like Clancy's Tavern - they get a lot of regulars from > people who work in Asbury Park because people know its open. One of the > stupidest things Harry's Roadhouse did was change their hours virtually > every day. They never could build a regular crowd because nobody knew when > they'd be open. > > BTW, the question isn't always should Asbury Park allow chains but is Asbury > even on the radar of some chains. Some have pretty high standards based on > the income of the surrounding area. Even if Asbury wanted them, the Census > data probably works against them. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
