Should Jamestown be accepted into the NSIC?

[MrMustang]

we are going to get to 2500 posts here eventually

[Purple Mav Man]

In California the two big convenient stores are 7/11 and Circle K. Since 7/11 is worldwide and humongous I'll go to Circle K whenever possible. Although they are growing throughout the Southwest. But I avoid the food they "nuke" at either franchise. The hot dogs look like a high school science experiment gone bad. Real bad.

Where will you go after the merger completes and they are the same company?? 🙂

[crixus]

Where will you go after the merger completes and they are the same company?? 🙂

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[Purple Mav Man]

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Looks like a formal place…
Can you get a Big Gulp there??

[Tundra_Man]

Looks like a formal place…
Can you get a Big Gulp there??

I remember when they came out with the Big Gulp, somewhere around 1980. It seemed humongous. Everyone was like, "who could drink 32oz of soda?"

Now that's the medium size drink at many places.

[SW_Mustang]

man Quiznos is good food !

It's been a long time since I had it - I remember liking it, just didn't realize they were still around. Would love to try it again.

[crixus]

Looks like a formal place…
Can you get a Big Gulp there??

My pal at Antarctic Mart hooked me up with a six pack of Dr. Pepper Zero and a bag of mini pretzels. So I'm good. As far as a 7/11 item at Antarctic Mart goes...you're penguin poop out of luck my friend. LOL

[crixus]

It's been a long time since I had it - I remember liking it, just didn't realize they were still around. Would love to try it again.

Quiznos filed for bankruptcy several years ago and closed some of their locations. I'm glad the one in Jamestown made the cut so you boys can eat when you go see your teams lose to my Jimmies.

[crixus]

I remember when they came out with the Big Gulp, somewhere around 1980. It seemed humongous. Everyone was like, "who could drink 32oz of soda?"

Now that's the medium size drink at many places.

Diabetes 101

[CollegeFBGuy]

Surprised this hasn’t made the list of choices

[Purple Mav Man]

Surprised this hasn’t made the list of choices

They’re more MIAA/GAC centric, but we do have a few in NSIC territory. And always a favorite visit when near Omaha.

[CollegeFBGuy]

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).

I always get a kick out of these people! They all want more stuff, but they have no clue what it takes or what is required. I’ve seen it in many communities. Alexandria doesn’t have the demographics to support a lot of the “wants” people demand.

One of my favorites are when people make it seem like theses cities and towns have a catalog of places to choose from and they picked “another Mexican restaurant” or another bank, gas station, etc…these companies have see the potential and ability to support their business.

people are nuts

[CollegeFBGuy]

They’re more MIAA/GAC centric, but we do have a few in NSIC territory. And always a favorite visit when near Omaha.

I was in Sioux Falls a few weeks ago and realized they have them there. I chose to stick with Kwik Star since I don’t have the Kwik Trips in my general area

[Purple Mav Man]

It's official. They at least have football, solid volleyball and a nice baseball park. decent football stadium

I definitely read this in Debbie Downer’s voice and cadence 🤣

[SW_Mustang]

They’re more MIAA/GAC centric, but we do have a few in NSIC territory. And always a favorite visit when near Omaha.

I like the one by the prison in Sioux Falls - it's a frequent stop. Seen my fair share of weird stuff there too.

One time I was there and Mr. Football Jake Ratzlaff was also there. He had his arm in a sling, the Herd did a number on him that night.