12356 Wrote:
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> Is it just me, or is Taco Bell/KFC (all owned by
> the same company) significantly reducing their
> presence in FFX Co.? The Taco Bell that used to be
> at the corner of Gallows & Lee Hwy was constantly
> busy, so I find it hard to believe that it's due
> to lack of customers.
>
> Is it because of this?
>
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/va-supreme-court-r
> uling-may-affect-compensation-condemnations
>
> Or is the county just such a pain that they figure
> it isn't even worth it to do business here?
>
> I wonder...
I wonder if you've been paying attention. That taco bell was seized via eminent domain to make room for the utility improvements and subsequent road widening. There is a new taco bell opening at Fairfax and Main next to five guys.
KFC's money is in China now, they don't really care about US operations, and I would imagine that Popeyes and Chick Fil A were a 1-2 punch for the KFC on fairfax blvd. Popeyes probably didn't do the Vienna KFC any favors either.
Part of Taco Bell's growth strategy includes more shopping centers, and wifi and televisions in most units in the next 3 years by the way.
I'm sure KGC is more popular in the midwest and north but here in DC we have plenty of places to get "grilled" chicken and it probably isn't the cash cow it's supposed to be