Should Jamestown be accepted into the NSIC?

[SW_Mustang]

Someone needs to pony up the cash and buy into the franchise!!! Who wouldn't want to get a Frosty in Burrrrrrmidji?

"To open a Wendy's franchise, prospective owners need a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 and liquid assets of at least $500,000. The initial investment ranges from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000, including a $40,000 franchise fee."

I always get a kick out of some of the Facebook posts about Alexandria needing this, that and whatever restaurant. What these locals don't realize is that a lot of these franchises have population requirements and the franchisee also has to have a lot of skin in the game. I believe it was Texas Roadhouse that came up just a couple of weeks ago.

The initial investment for a Texas Roadhouse franchise can range from $3.89 million to $7.9 million. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, construction, equipment, and initial inventory. You'll also need to factor in ongoing fees, such as royalties and advertising fees. Texas Roadhouse also has population requirements in the 40,000-60,000 range (Alexandria's micropolitan population size is a little over 40,000, I believe).

Those Facebook posts are awesome - we had one in Brookings a couple weeks ago where the guy proceeded to absolutely trash every local spot collectively in town, then offered a "solution" of bringing in the most bland, casual sit-down chains one could imagine. It caused quite the Facebook kerfluffle amongst the locals. Ironically, Brookings has a Wendy's now - so there's no reason to complain about options.

Bemidji surprised me. Winona also surprised me. Those seem like prime Wendy's real estate opportunities. Someone should get on that.

Nisswa might very well be the smallest town with a Wendy's franchise in the United States - and has to be the only one with a log cabin silhouette to the architecture. Gives it an ambiance that's tough to beat. But it's Nisswa - half the town used to play in the NHL, half of them are business moguls from Brainerd. Makes sense why they'd have a bougie Wendy's.

[Millsy]

It’s very easy to spend other people’s money 🙂

Yep, some of these people just think restaurants just appear out of thin air.

[laker]

In-N-Out was gas station food compared to Culvers

The name reminds me of some Hollywood porn movie.

[zimmy21]

Look out, my Jimmies are going to run the table, undefeated. Sounds crazy I know, so hold on for one wild ride. ;)

Undefeated in July.. Mostly defeated every month there after.

[zimmy21]

A California original since 1948 (400+ locations in 8 Western states).

In-N-Out was gas station food compared to Culvers

[Purple Mav Man]

Someone needs to pony up the cash and buy into the franchise!!! Who wouldn't want to get a Frosty in Burrrrrrmidji?

"To open a Wendy's franchise, prospective owners need a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 and liquid assets of at least $500,000. The initial investment ranges from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000, including a $40,000 franchise fee."

I always get a kick out of some of the Facebook posts about Alexandria needing this, that and whatever restaurant. What these locals don't realize is that a lot of these franchises have population requirements and the franchisee also has to have a lot of skin in the game. I believe it was Texas Roadhouse that came up just a couple of weeks ago.

The initial investment for a Texas Roadhouse franchise can range from $3.89 million to $7.9 million. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, construction, equipment, and initial inventory. You'll also need to factor in ongoing fees, such as royalties and advertising fees. Texas Roadhouse also has population requirements in the 40,000-60,000 range (Alexandria's micropolitan population size is a little over 40,000, I believe).

It’s very easy to spend other people’s money 🙂

[crixus]

Look out, my Jimmies are going to run the table, undefeated. Sounds crazy I know, so hold on for one wild ride. ;)

[crixus]

Mankato does need a Texas Roadhouse. And any decent size city in the Midwest could use a Culvers.

A California original since 1948 (400+ locations in 8 Western states).

[laker]

Someone needs to pony up the cash and buy into the franchise!!! Who wouldn't want to get a Frosty in Burrrrrrmidji?

"To open a Wendy's franchise, prospective owners need a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 and liquid assets of at least $500,000. The initial investment ranges from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000, including a $40,000 franchise fee."

I always get a kick out of some of the Facebook posts about Alexandria needing this, that and whatever restaurant. What these locals don't realize is that a lot of these franchises have population requirements and the franchisee also has to have a lot of skin in the game. I believe it was Texas Roadhouse that came up just a couple of weeks ago.

The initial investment for a Texas Roadhouse franchise can range from $3.89 million to $7.9 million. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, construction, equipment, and initial inventory. You'll also need to factor in ongoing fees, such as royalties and advertising fees. Texas Roadhouse also has population requirements in the 40,000-60,000 range (Alexandria's micropolitan population size is a little over 40,000, I believe).

Mankato does need a Texas Roadhouse. And any decent size city in the Midwest could use a Culvers.

[Millsy]

Bad news guys - Jamestown does NOT have a Wendy's. The closest location is on 18th Avenue in Far-Go, North Dakota, which is approximately 91.0 miles from Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in Jamestown, North Dakota.

This means your average Jimmy must "Go Far, to Far Go" for a JBC and a chocolate Frosty. Jamestown becomes the only NSIC town in North Dakota to not have access.

As a man of the people, this highlights a deeper issue that I've been trying to discuss with conference leadership - with only Northern, Mary, Minot, MSU, CSP, UMD, USF, AU, and MSUM (*via Far-Go) having access, what does that mean for the rest of the conference? Seems like it would be a hit to recruiting for just about every other team except Wayne.

Concerned citizens in Bemidji did start a petition in 2021 that fell short of their goal of 75 signatures:

Petition · Build a Wendy’s in Bemidji Minnesota - United States · Change.org

(Happy Friday)

Someone needs to pony up the cash and buy into the franchise!!! Who wouldn't want to get a Frosty in Burrrrrrmidji?

"To open a Wendy's franchise, prospective owners need a minimum net worth of $1,000,000 and liquid assets of at least $500,000. The initial investment ranges from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000, including a $40,000 franchise fee."

I always get a kick out of some of the Facebook posts about Alexandria needing this, that and whatever restaurant. What these locals don't realize is that a lot of these franchises have population requirements and the franchisee also has to have a lot of skin in the game. I believe it was Texas Roadhouse that came up just a couple of weeks ago.

The initial investment for a Texas Roadhouse franchise can range from $3.89 million to $7.9 million. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, construction, equipment, and initial inventory. You'll also need to factor in ongoing fees, such as royalties and advertising fees. Texas Roadhouse also has population requirements in the 40,000-60,000 range (Alexandria's micropolitan population size is a little over 40,000, I believe).

[SW_Mustang]

Bad news guys - Jamestown does NOT have a Wendy's. The closest location is on 18th Avenue in Far-Go, North Dakota, which is approximately 91.0 miles from Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in Jamestown, North Dakota.

This means your average Jimmy must "Go Far, to Far Go" for a JBC and a chocolate Frosty. Jamestown becomes the only NSIC town in North Dakota to not have access.

As a man of the people, this highlights a deeper issue that I've been trying to discuss with conference leadership - with only Northern, Mary, Minot, MSU, CSP, UMD, USF, AU, and MSUM (*via Far-Go) having access, what does that mean for the rest of the conference? Seems like it would be a hit to recruiting for just about every other team except Wayne.

Concerned citizens in Bemidji did start a petition in 2021 that fell short of their goal of 75 signatures:

Petition · Build a Wendy’s in Bemidji Minnesota - United States · Change.org

(Happy Friday)

[Purple Mav Man]

The wait is over!

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Wow, they doubled down on the lying in the tweet!! Haha

[oldyellaHer69]

Really, Really Exciting!

[SW_Mustang]

Jamestown actually has a pretty nice ballpark in town. Has a short right field due to the river.

Jack Brown? That is a cool looking stadium.

[Millsy]

It's wild to me that Jamestown, despite being nothing more than a wide spot on a North Dakota highway, was the birthplace of both Darin Erstad and Travis Hafner. I didn't even know there was baseball in North Dakota... I just thought it was a cool military base in Minot surrounded by miles upon miles of existential dread... and wheat.

Congrats Jamestown, I guess. Joining the NSIC is definitely the most exciting thing to ever happen in a place like that.

Jamestown actually has a pretty nice ballpark in town. Has a short right field due to the river.