In n Out Frisco...bunch cops there?

[Steve]

Without a doubt there is no way it will stay as busy as it was yesterday.


Another thing, a Double Double at INO is only 3.75 which is quite abit cheaper than Whataburger which could be a bonus for them. With INO using local farmers for their veggies and meat, I'd imagine their cost is lower (as well as much fresher).

It should be interesting to see how INO does in a new market like DFW over a long period of time. I wonder if the script was flipped, how would Whataburger do in California? Would it be comparable to INO's success here?

[red95gts]

By an airport makes a world of difference dude...

And most don't think they'll go out of business. Soon they'll just be another fast food place. I do think they'll have to expand their menu in the long run.

Have you been the the Oakland Airport? The terminal is always a ghost town. I fly into OAK anytime I go to the Bay Area and that's precisely why.

[red95gts]

The stupid fucks in Moore, OK camped out for two days when chic-fil-a opened last year. When JITB opened they had police directing traffic for almost a week.

<-- Not surprised people are camping out for fast food.

Not that its a good reason to camp outside a fast food joint like a fucking bum, but Chick-Fil-A at least gives people something in return:

http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/First-100

If I was going to win free fast food for a year, I think Chick-Fil-A would be my pick. The spicy chicken biscuit is the best fast food breakfast out there.

[Ruffdaddy]

By an airport makes a world of difference dude...

And most don't think they'll go out of business. Soon they'll just be another fast food place. I do think they'll have to expand their menu in the long run.

[red95gts]

I ate at an In-N-Out in Oakland, CA (Off Hegenberger by the Airport) last week. My flight got in nearly 9pm on a Sunday and I hadn't eaten so I figured "In-N-Out won't be busy at this time of night."

Bullshit. I ended up waiting over 30 mins just to get a #1 with Animal-style fries and it was a challenge to find a place to sit. The place was packed. Oakland is clearly not a touristy area and this location appeared to have been around a while. Considering this, I don't see why anyone thinks that In-N-Out is going to fizzle and go out of business in DFW?

The burgers aren't gourmet, but it's better than most fast food burger joints and the price is right, so I think it will do very well. It won't put anyone out of business, but it will hold it's own.

[Cooter]

I can't even recall the last time I saw a KK. Every one I knew of is now gone. I never understood the KK hype either. They aren't good donuts IMO. Disgustingly sweet, not my cup of tea.

exactly, your average asian-owned shit hole will destory KK

[bcoop]

KK had their fryers going non stop for the first couple of days - now, it's a mere trickle of traffic compared to when they first came to town. Hype sells.

I can't even recall the last time I saw a KK. Every one I knew of is now gone. I never understood the KK hype either. They aren't good donuts IMO. Disgustingly sweet, not my cup of tea.

[Ruffdaddy]

^^^^more like +0/-50 to -60%^^^

I don't seem them maintaining those sales any longer that a few weeks. Especially when more open up.

[Binky]

Look no further than Krispy Kreme for a precedent. And there are hundred of examples just like them. But hey, more power to them. I just won't be giving them any o my money.

KK had their fryers going non stop for the first couple of days - now, it's a mere trickle of traffic compared to when they first came to town. Hype sells.

[bcoop]

Oh hell no. No way will INO put Whataburger out of business, or maybe anyone for that matter. But I also doubt very much INO will just go away, especially after investing in a distribution center right here in Irving.

The manager told us last night they did over 7000 burgers alone yesterday. You have to admit, thats pretty impressive business for a company way out of the typical market. In my opinion, I think there is plenty of west coast transplants here in DFW to keep INO in business for quite some time.

Absolutely, positively, without a doubt. That's impressive. Stellar. Using an avg burger price of $6, that's $42,000 in burger sales alone. Addin in drinks, fries, milkshakes and the rest of the menu, they probably did $65-70,000 in sales yesterday. That is almost unheard of. For reference, the highest volume Pizza Inn in the nation is in Sparta, SC (I think it's south). They do $50,000/week in sales. $50,000/WEEK is what QSRs shoot for, but not many achieve and maintain that for long periods of time.

BUT, you have to realize, they won't do even close to that on a daily basis. They will do within +/-30% of that for the first 30-45 days, then that number will drop drastically. When the hype dies down, they'll do about $35,000/week at each location. The longer they are around, it will continue to drop because the hype wears off.


Look no further than Krispy Kreme for a precedent. And there are hundred of examples just like them. But hey, more power to them. I just won't be giving them any o my money.

[Broncojohnny]

I thought INO's burgers were ok but as many have said I didn't really care for the fries. I only ate there once, at the one in Las Vegas.

I do think In and Out will do fine here in Texas, we have plenty of really shitty places that seem to make it. I don't think Whataburger has anything to worry about, as they make a pretty damn good product for it being fast food.

What is amazing is that the Krystal burger place is still around. Damn. I got a burger or two there once and the meat was all nasty and grey and shit. Never went back and probably never will.

[Big A]

I've never had White Castle, but Krystals was by far the worst hamburger I've ever had, I did like the little chicken sandwiches though.

Living in TN as a kid I thought the little sandwiches were a novelty , and a "fun" treat, but as alot of kids, I would eat just about anything, so that doesn't speak for quality or taste.

[Ruffdaddy]

White castle isn't that amazing...but i love them for some reason. Maybe it's because no one acts like they're gods chosen hamburger. They're just good because of the onions and novelty size.

[BP]

I've never had White Castle, but Krystals was by far the worst hamburger I've ever had, I did like the little chicken sandwiches though.

They taste the same to me.

Whataburger welcomed In-N-Out to Texas btw

http://blog.chron.com/newswatch/2011/05/whataburger-welcomes-in-n-out-with-orange-cowboy-boots/

[Steve]

Don't feel bad, it's just a natural assumption that a stoner restaurant is from California

Very true. Any taco shop along PCH in southern Cali will prove that statement. Haha.