Phil The Thrill Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I’m reading that the Chic-Fil-A franchise is looking to expand more into Western, NY. The first store opened in Cheektowaga a few weeks ago and last year in Rochester. Both stores are making a killing as you can see by the huge-arse lines and the traffic. They are trying to put another one in the Rochester area so that means Buffalo will likely follow. Here’s my pitch....put it in New Era Stadium. How sweet would it be to dine on chicken sandwiches and waffle fries in the stadium. This is my dream. Of course, with Russ Brandon out of the picture it might be possible. He chose to hire all locally owned venues as food vendors. Lets my dream becomes a reality! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Chic-fil-A cannot open on Sunday. Putting one in the stadium probably wouldn’t be a good idea. 7 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: I’m reading that the Chic-Fil-A franchise is looking to expand more into Western, NY. The first store opened in Cheektowaga a few weeks ago and last year in Rochester. Both stores are making a killing as you can see by the huge-arse lines and the traffic. They are trying to put another one in the Rochester area so that means Buffalo will likely follow. Here’s my pitch....put it in New Era Stadium. How sweet would it be to dine on chicken sandwiches and waffle fries in the stadium. This is my dream. Of course, with Russ Brandon out of the picture it might be possible. He chose to hire all locally owned venues as food vendors. Lets my dream becomes a reality! They dont open on Sunday...if you love Chic-Fil-A as much as you claim you should know that.. Hell that is something anyone who knows ANYTHING about Chick-Fil-A knows... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: I’m reading that the Chic-Fil-A franchise is looking to expand more into Western, NY. The first store opened in Cheektowaga a few weeks ago and last year in Rochester. Both stores are making a killing as you can see by the huge-arse lines and the traffic. They are trying to put another one in the Rochester area so that means Buffalo will likely follow. Here’s my pitch....put it in New Era Stadium. How sweet would it be to dine on chicken sandwiches and waffle fries in the stadium. This is my dream. Of course, with Russ Brandon out of the picture it might be possible. He chose to hire all locally owned venues as food vendors. Lets my dream becomes a reality! Chick-Fil-A doesn’t open on Sunday’s ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Funny thing bout chick fil a. Franchisees do not make a ton of money. Like a $150k a year. Weird , I would think like a $1m a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, El Guapo said: Chic-fil-A cannot open on Sunday. Putting one in the stadium probably wouldn’t be a good idea. yep. Lock it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 People in Rochester were camping outside in anticipation for the grand opening which included a free sandwich that probably normally costs three dollars. I don't understand the obsession with the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 The owner is resolute in his conviction not to be open on Sundays. They operate in Atlanta's Mercede Benz Stadium but are closed on Sundays. https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/8/16/16156300/falcons-stadium-chick-fil-a-closed-sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 The second one in Buffalo will also be built in Cheektowaga, at Transit and Losson. They went in front of the town board last week to start the process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradobillsfan Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, The Jerk said: People in Rochester were camping outside in anticipation for the grand opening which included a free sandwich that probably normally costs three dollars. I don't understand the obsession with the place. I don't either. WNY has some of the best chow options anywhere, and Chic-Fil-A is not one of them 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 i was underimpressed after all the hype 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 14 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Funny thing bout chick fil a. Franchisees do not make a ton of money. Like a $150k a year. Weird , I would think like a $1m a year Do you know what the average earning is for a Domino Pizza or McDonald or Subway franchise owner? I know there is a wide variation for stores but do you have a knowledge of the average earning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Funny thing bout chick fil a. Franchisees do not make a ton of money. Like a $150k a year. Weird , I would think like a $1m a year I know 2 Chic-fil-a owner operators in Atlanta and they both make considerably more than $150K per year. I know the one makes over double that, but to be fair he does have 2 stores. (Which is rare, they prefer to limit you to one) Keep in mind, they are CFA employees, not actual equity owners. Pretty good gig from everything I have seen and heard. 14 minutes ago, JohnC said: The owner is resolute in his conviction not to be open on Sundays. They operate in Atlanta's Mercede Benz Stadium but are closed on Sundays. https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/8/16/16156300/falcons-stadium-chick-fil-a-closed-sunday Yup, and there is another restaurant in the stadium that sells a knockoff sandwich called C.O.S. (Closed on Sunday’s) Edited December 7, 2018 by buffaloboyinATL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Their chicken wraps and fruit cups are my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 They make one of the best breakfast burritos (chix or sausage) I’ve ever had from a fast food place—very substantial and filling, and also like their chix and cheese bfast bagel. Overall a bit pricier than the comp, but the employees seem to actually care and are friendlier than most too for similar establishments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, The Jerk said: People in Rochester were camping outside in anticipation for the grand opening which included a free sandwich that probably normally costs three dollars. I don't understand the obsession with the place. The reason is that it's hard getting anything cheap and fast done consistently well/right. McDonalds thought it would be easy to just make their own version so they copied the sandwich.......ingredients and seasoning basically the same.........but they can't do it.. Just not enough attention to detail in their process. And chick-fil-a is like that with everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 25 minutes ago, JohnC said: Do you know what the average earning is for a Domino Pizza or McDonald or Subway franchise owner? I know there is a wide variation for stores but do you have a knowledge of the average earning? Used to be Domino's Pizza franchisee's back in the 1980's lived in their cars (homeless) to hear them talk. I guess Tom had to find a way to pay for the Tigers somehow. 27 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said: I know 2 Chic-fil-a owner operators in Atlanta and they both make considerably more than $150K per year. I know the one makes over double that, but to be fair he does have 2 stores. (Which is rare, they prefer to limit you to one) Keep in mind, they are CFA employees, not actual equity owners. Pretty good gig from everything I have seen and heard. Yup, and there is another restaurant in the stadium that sells a knockoff sandwich called C.O.S. (Closed on Sunday’s) Location, location, location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 53 minutes ago, Wacka said: The second one in Buffalo will also be built in Cheektowaga, at Transit and Losson. They went in front of the town board last week to start the process. Nice...not far from me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 32 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: Location, location, location. I know some of the Atlanta locations have to hire cops to control the traffic around lunchtime. It’s CRAZY! As Yogi would say, no one goes there any more, it’s too crowded! I like the stuff, but I don’t NEED it that badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 1 hour ago, coloradobillsfan said: I don't either. WNY has some of the best chow options anywhere, and Chic-Fil-A is not one of them Buffalo style chicken finger subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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