Comments on: Restaurant Progress in Great Falls

By: Yard Whisperer

Yard Whisperer — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:08:52 +0000

I’m back… did I miss anything? I was momentarily going under the moniker of ‘Hutch’. HA! What a silly name.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:14:35 +0000

No, no — I didn’t like how the old software displayed comments anyway. It was really confusing and hard to read (at least for me). I like this display much better.

By: ZenPanda

ZenPanda — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:58:29 +0000

sorry—-I was baffled cuz I like hutch! Sorry.. I’ll try to read more closely.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:32:04 +0000

Hey Panda, that wasn’t Hutch. The author of the comment appears below it — so it was Losers. Didn’t want you to think someone insulted you if they hadn’t.

By: ZenPanda

ZenPanda — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:29:37 +0000

Hutch- I am not against them because they are not “local” I really have no interest in the food they serve. I have tried Chilli’s- not for me.

That was really insulting to assume that I was judging them on that.

By: North Central MT Blog

North Central MT Blog — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:21:15 +0000

As practiced in retailing, franchising offers franchisees the advantage of starting up a new business quickly based on a proven trademark and formula of doing business, as opposed to having to build a new business and brand from scratch (often in the face of aggressive competition from franchise operators). A well run franchise would offer a turnkey business: from site selection to lease negotiation, training, mentoring and ongoing support as well as statutory requirements and troubleshooting.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:21:44 +0000

When is the Boston’s supposed to open?

By: Losers

Losers — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:00:38 +0000

Sorry, guys…

The Chilis here might be a regional office, but Brinker International (Chili’s, Mac Grill, On the Border, etc.) will always be based in Big D…the same can be said for Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza. US Headquarters is Dallas. Period. End of story.

With that said, Boston’s will be THE place to be. Pizza not withstanding, they have an excellent menu featuring pasta entrees, soups, salad, appetizers, and an exqusisite drink menu, I can’t wait for them to open!!!!!!!

By: North Central MT Blog

North Central MT Blog — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:58:30 +0000

“Great Falls based -Shoot the Moon, LLC- has acquired a franchise territory in Washington, Idaho and Montana, including seven corporate-owned Chili’s restaurants in Washington and Idaho. Over the next five years, Shoot the Moon will develop seven new locations, including the first Chili’s and Macaroni Grill restaurants to be built in Montana…”

The Chili’s here is the *corporate office.

Likewise, Boston Pizza will be the corporate headquarters for “all” Boston Pizza’s in the U.S.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:00:36 +0000

Apology accepted — all is forgiven.

I don’t mind disagreement — I even encourage it. I just think it can be done in a respectful manner. I definitely value your thoughts and opinions and I hope you continue to share them.