header pic

Perhaps the BEST B1G Forum anywhere, here at College Football Fan Site, CFB51!!!

The 'Old' CFN/Scout Crowd- Enjoy Civil discussion, game analytics, in depth player and coaching 'takes' and discussing topics surrounding the game. You can even have your own free board, all you have to do is ask!!!

Anyone is welcomed and encouraged to join our FREE site and to take part in our community- a community with you- the user, the fan, -and the person- will be protected from intrusive actions and with a clean place to interact.


Author

Topic: OT - Weird History

 (Read 168782 times)

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3332 on: April 21, 2024, 12:21:27 PM »
The thing often noted about CFA is their service, and in my experience, it is massively better than ANY other fast food operation.

betarhoalphadelta

  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 12224
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3333 on: April 21, 2024, 12:40:06 PM »
I think CFA being closed on Sunday actually drives more business their way. Something about not being able to have something when you want it. I read recently their locations far outsell their contemporaries. It also must make scheduling far easier.

I could take it or leave it. Nobody eats there because it’s always packed.
Regarding the bold, that very well may be true. 

Regarding the italics, I could see other factors in play. 

Various public chains which operate on a more pure franchisee model I think tend to lead to higher density of locations than Chick fil A (which is private). According to Wiki, CFA builds and owns its locations. I can say that locally I see the same with In n Out (also private), which I believe also builds and owns its locations. 

Keeping appropriate spacing between locations can lead IMHO to higher per-location sales numbers, and the locations being more crowded. 

For example, below are the locations near me for Chick-fil-A, In n Out, and McDonald's (for comparison):








I'm going to assume that this leads to higher per-store sales because there are fewer stores. 

Obviously McD's to InO is a direct comparison as burger joints, but I don't know of a good analog in this area for chicken-specific restaurants. We don't have a lot of Popeye's or KFC in my area, and Raising Cane's is relatively new to south OC as far as I can tell--I didn't see them popping up until maybe 3-4 years ago. 

FearlessF

  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 37607
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3334 on: April 21, 2024, 09:49:00 PM »
I wouldn't stop at any of them
"Courage; Generosity; Fairness; Honor; In these are the true awards of manly sport."

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3335 on: April 22, 2024, 07:14:59 AM »
If we're driving somewhere we stop at a McDs for breakfast.  For lunch, it's a bit of a crap shoot.  If we're not in much of a hurry, I'll stop at Cracker Barrel though my wife is not much of a fan.  Otherwise I'll look for a CFA.  We did have lunch at a McDs on our last trip because nothing else in a small town looked reasonable.  I was astonished that it was $23 for two quarter pounder meals.  This was in a small north Georgia town with not much going on.  

There was a Huddle House across the street, I cannot recommend.

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3336 on: April 22, 2024, 07:18:41 AM »

847badgerfan

  • Administrator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 25281
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3337 on: April 22, 2024, 07:30:38 AM »
I've seen that. It's pretty Gaudi.
U RAH RAH! WIS CON SIN!

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3338 on: April 22, 2024, 07:31:55 AM »
It amazes me seeing these old photos how there is apparently nothing around the site.  It is one of the most amazing buildings I've ever seen.


847badgerfan

  • Administrator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 25281
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3339 on: April 22, 2024, 08:16:24 AM »
We toured several of his buildings. Very unique architect.
U RAH RAH! WIS CON SIN!

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3340 on: April 22, 2024, 08:35:08 AM »
I agree, it was a neat thing to do in Barcelona.  That was where we walked 13 miles one day seeing "stuff", mostly his stuff.  We'd like to go back.

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3341 on: April 22, 2024, 08:52:24 AM »

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3342 on: April 22, 2024, 08:53:00 AM »
Subaru has an interesting symbol as well.

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3343 on: April 22, 2024, 09:01:33 AM »


I think nearly all of our common vegetables and fruits have been massively "bred" for human consumption.

FearlessF

  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 37607
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3344 on: April 22, 2024, 09:10:29 AM »
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 

First Earth Day Celebrated (1970)
The first Earth Day was organized in 1970 to promote ecological ideas, encourage respect for life on earth, and highlight growing concern over pollution of the soil, air, and water. Earth Day is now observed in more than 140 nations with outdoor performances, exhibits, street fairs, and television programs that focus on environmental issues. In 1990, Earth Day was marked by an "International Peace Climb,"
"Courage; Generosity; Fairness; Honor; In these are the true awards of manly sport."

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 71634
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: OT - Weird History
« Reply #3345 on: April 22, 2024, 09:13:19 AM »
I remember that, I was in high school.  A few folks started up some club of ecology or something.  I don't think they actually DID anything.  Nixon signed the EPA into law.

I view most such Federal agencies in a dim light, but I will give the EPA some credit though obviously it has been very inefficient, it at least managed something, in contrast say with the Department of Education.  Or Energy.

 

Support the Site!
Purchase of every item listed here DIRECTLY supports the site.