What’s your go-to order at Chick-fil-A? Is it a classic chicken sandwich with Chick-fil-A sauce, with a nice cold Coke, and some salty waffle fries on the side? What about some chicken nuggets with some barbeque sauce and a silky smooth milkshake to wash it down? Whatever you choose to get you can’t go wrong. Chick-fil-A has been a rising fan favorite in the past few years while climbing the lucrative ladder. With the Chick-fil-A tucking in a competitive Pewaukee fast-food market, how has it affected the community and businesses around it?
During the exams of 2016-17 students would rush down capitol in their 45-minute window to get some Chick-fil-A, then proceed to roll into a parking lot 2 minutes before their Chemistry exams drowns them head to toe in molecular garbage. Why? You could’ve just grabbed a chicken sandwich at McDonald's for 1$, why Chick-fil-A? I asked a few of my friends what they would do in the same scenario; Ashton Janowski stated, “I would rather pay 2 dollars more to get a higher quality meal than to cough up a dollar for something that may make me throw-up.” This was the same response given by 75% of the people I asked. While the other 25% say, "Their service is uncomparable, most of the time I go to Taco-Bell the employes are grumpy and doing something shady in the back.” Noah O’Neal summed up the general opinion of these responses. This specific location on Capitol Drive in Pewaukee recognized the demand and capitalized on it.
According to QSR magazine, an average Chick-fil-A produces 4.1m in annual sales. This is an average unit sales over many sites, QSR just fell the closest to the average unit sales. If you would have gone to Chick-fil-A on the opening week it would’ve taken 20-30 minutes to receive your food, but now you order and receive your food before you sit down. What does this show? Well, Chick-fil-A not only has marvelous service, but they haven’t had an overwhelming demand since March. This will probably push their annual sales for this year over 5m, but then fall next year close to the average 4.1m. Obviously 4.1 million in sales is still crazy, to have this integrated into Pewaukee will enable Capitol Drive’s economy to thrive. To put this into perspective Taco Bell has an average of 1.5M in annual sales, Panera’s has 2.6M in annual sales, and Buffalo Wild Wings rakes in about 2.34M annually.
Capitol drive was at one point a dusty two-way road. Through the development of Capitol Drive, there have been businesses that have been in an out of the restaurant scene. It has felt like Applebee’s has been there forever with Buffalo Wild Wings right next to them. Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike’s, and Mod Pizza have come in and sparked the next transition for Capitol Drive. Chick-fil-A has added a lot of fuel to the fire when it comes to economic growth, which means we all can be excited about what’s to come.
Works Cited
Rachel. “America's 25 Most Lucrative Fast-Food Chains.” QSR Magazine, 30 Oct. 2018, www.qsrmagazine.com/content/americas-25-most-lucrative-fast-food-chains.
Taylor, Kate. “Chick-fil-A Is the Fast-Food Chain of the Year, and Things Are Only Getting Better.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 28 Dec. 2018, www.businessinsider.com/Chick-fil-A-is-the-fast-food-chain-of-2018-2018-12.
Is there a chance that Chick-fil-a will be too crowded at one point on Capital drive to the point that when we have exams that it will be too many people there? because if this was to happen then Chick-fil-a might even want a bigger road for capital drive like a 3 lane road that goes past Chick-fil-a, and otherwise besides that, the blog had a lot of good facts to be brought up about why Chick-fil-a is so popular these days.
ReplyDeleteIt is crazy to think that Chick-fil-a is raking in so much annual revenue, especially when compared to other Capitol dr. favorites. Do you think this more helps the other surrounding businesses or hurts them? It definitely brings more consumer traffic to the busy street, so the other restaurants and fast-food stops may be receiving more exposure. However, they are also losing business because some of their former customers, people who were already on Capitol for convenience purposes, are now transferring their business across the street to the new possibilities. I believe this hurts other Pewaukee restaurants’ business more than it helps them, but ultimately, it helps Pewaukee’s economy in the long run.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that capital is a great place to make money and it is a great place to grow the economy. It is really interesting how Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings have been there for what seems like forever, they never go out of business due to the increasing amount of fast food restaurants. This shows that being on Capital just sets you up for making money as every restaurant on that road has business booming. It would be interesting to see how the new Anytime Fitness will do as there never has been a gym on Capital and since so many people are already on that road will this gym be really popular.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Capital Drive is one of the best places from Pewaukee to Brookfield to make money and it has a great amount of consumers to make economic growth. I find it interesting how some of the older restaurants such as Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings have been around so long and not have gone out of business due to the new fast food restaurants. This goes to show that Capital Drive in Pewaukee offers almost everything food wise. For example, we have pick n save and aldi for grocery stores. We also have sit down places such as Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. Lastly, we also have a thriving fast food market right on capital drive and they are all successful businesses. This goes to show that Capital Drive is is thriving economically.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you noted that overall demand for Chick-fil-a has decreased in recent months, given that it's kind of lost its newness appeal a bit. However, as you also pointed out, its annual revenue is still significantly higher than its Capitol drive competitors, a trend that is not likely to go away any time soon. It'd be interesting to see how politics play into this, since Chick-fil-a is known for being pretty conservative, something that a significant portion of our population (especially in this generation) does not support. If they were to change their position, or stop being so public about it, would their popularity increase?
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you noted that overall demand for Chick-fil-a has decreased in recent months, given that it's kind of lost its newness appeal a bit. However, as you also pointed out, its annual revenue is still significantly higher than its Capitol drive competitors, a trend that is not likely to go away any time soon. It'd be interesting to see how politics play into this, since Chick-fil-a is known for being pretty conservative, something that a significant portion of our population (especially in this generation) does not support. If they were to change their position, or stop being so public about it, would their popularity increase? I agree that Capital Drive is one of the best places from Pewaukee to Brookfield to make money and it has a great amount of consumers to make economic growth. I find it interesting how some of the older restaurants such as Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings have been around so long and not have gone out of business due to the new fast food restaurants. This goes to show that Capital Drive in Pewaukee offers almost everything food wise. For example, we have pick n save and aldi for grocery stores. We also have sit down places such as Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. Lastly, we also have a thriving fast food market right on capital drive and they are all successful businesses. This goes to show that Capital Drive is is thriving economically. I completely agree that capital is a great place to make money and it is a great place to grow the economy. It is really interesting how Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings have been there for what seems like forever, they never go out of business due to the increasing amount of fast food restaurants. This shows that being on Capital just sets you up for making money as every restaurant on that road has business booming. It would be interesting to see how the new Anytime Fitness will do as there never has been a gym on Capital and since so many people are already on that road will this gym be really popular. Is there a chance that Chick-fil-a will be too crowded at one point on Capital drive to the point that when we have exams that it will be too many people there? because if this was to happen then Chick-fil-a might even want a bigger road for capital drive like a 3 lane road that goes past Chick-fil-a, and otherwise besides that, the blog had a lot of good facts to be brought up about why Chick-fil-a is so popular these days. It is crazy to think that Chick-fil-a is raking in so much annual revenue, especially when compared to other Capitol dr. favorites. Do you think this more helps the other surrounding businesses or hurts them? It definitely brings more consumer traffic to the busy street, so the other restaurants and fast-food stops may be receiving more exposure. However, they are also losing business because some of their former customers, people who were already on Capitol for convenience purposes, are now transferring their business across the street to the new possibilities. I believe this hurts other Pewaukee restaurants’ business more than it helps them, but ultimately, it helps Pewaukee’s economy in the long run.
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I think this was an interesting thing to read. Obviously when chick-fil-a came to pewaukee it was very busy all of the time and everyone loved it. I do think that now it is falling more in line with what a normal fast food place would be like here in pewaukee. The hype around the store has fallen and with high prices, there are a lot of other options just steps away. Chick-fil-a is a vary good lunch option, but I won't see as much action as it did in the past in the coming years.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic, and I believe you hit on a lot of key points when talking about the economy of capital drive. When Chick Fil-a was first announced, all restaurants knew they needed to step up their game to compete with these.My question is, how much do you think the other companies prepared to compete? That had to change a lot of things with the way they do things and how they may function. The demand for Chick-fil-a may have decreased, but since the annual revenue is still at a high, what will happen next?
ReplyDeleteThis is a good point that some of these restaurants have been here for a long time and they still are making good amount of money but now with adding not only chick-fil-a but also Jersey Mikes, and Mods pizza do you think this will hurt the older restaurants or maybe help them? Also knowing all these statistics are these stats about the average income about the Pewaukee locations specifically or about these restaurants in general? If its the average income just in general than do you think that the Pewaukee locations are making more or less on average annually?
ReplyDeleteI think that it's really great that you're thinking about this. I would like you to entertain the idea of thinking about the future of Chick-fil-a. Apple bees used to be a big statement in the food community and everyone would want to go there all the time. Seeing it now, the restaurant is still very popular but has gone down quite a bit. I would like to challenge you to think about the future of the newer and more popular brand and staples in the food community. Will they follow the same path? Share your thoughts and why
ReplyDeleteCapital Drive is a hotspot for both teens and adults. And there are so many options to choose from that you could only eat at restaurants on Capital Drive for 3 months and not get bored. All the grocery stores and fast food restaurants fuel the people of Pewaukee and support their livelihood. Despite the controversy of Chick-fil-a in recent years, they are still at the top of the revenue pile, towering above all the other fast food establishments.
ReplyDeleteI agree and that it was super smart of Capital drive to put in not only Chick-fil-a but Mods Pizza and Jersey Mikes. Also I think that having those new fast food places is boosting the economy of Pewaukee but also the new Starbucks and how they added the new drive through. I feel that these new improvements have really helped the city of Pewaukee in a whole. However that could also hurt the people in Pewaukee. With all the new improvements more people wanting to buy and that could be bad for the people in general. Them spending money on things that they want, not what they need. This could affect them when coming down to budgeting and saving money. On the other hand I love Chick-fil-a and I think that is was a wonderful decision to place one on Capital drive.
ReplyDeleteI love the quotes. True insight from real people in a common population. What exactly puts chik-fil-a over the top. I'm sure that if McDonalds had the same service and all of the same commodities, but still had McDonalds food, the Chik-fil-a would still make more money. Is it the popularity and the hype it gets from high school students? Certainly a restaurant cannot make that much revenue off of high school students. There must be some way that this Chik-fil-a has captured a niche on Capitol Drive. The perfect combination of service, food, young kids attraction with the playhouse, and popularity among high school students.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that Chick-fil-A makes so much more than its competitors. The $4.1 million in average revenue compared to the $2.6 million average revenue of Panera isn't even close. I also agree that Capitol Drive has a bright future. With a mix of newer editions as well as the older favorites such as Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings gives us consumers in Pewaukee (and others) a great mix of food and experiences. Additionally, the responses given by our peers at PHS are well-supported opinions. Many people look down upon McDonald's, which definitely gives Chick-fil-A a competitive advantage.
ReplyDeleteI think that a lot of people prefer quality over quantity when it comes to their food. Since most people feel that Chick-fil-a has really good food, and is a good price, they tend to usually have a lot of business, that's not going away anytime soon. Above, Rebecca commented about Chick-fil-a being conservative, asking about how it effects their customers. I think that although not everyone agrees with Chick-fil-a's conservative views, they usually won't stop them from buying a sandwich, so although their popularity might slightly increase, their profits would stay relatively the same
ReplyDeleteI can't help but agree. Personally, when I'm buying a chicken sandwich I am willing to spend an extra few bucks for a subjectively higher quality Chick-fil-a sandwich. I usually don't go out looking to buy a chicken sandwich, but I go out looking to buy Chick-fil-a. In terms of beliefs, I can't say that really support the businesses views, but I also can't say that I am righteous enough to not buy their food. It just goes to show their strong standing as nationwide chain store. Their original signature sauce is enough for my family and I to have a certain loyalty when it comes to our chicken. In addition, Chick-fil-a really had an advantageous location choice. Capital drive is one long strip of popular food and fast food establishments, and Chick-fil-a has made itself quite at home among them. The convenience, accessibility, tasty food, and reasonable prices only serve to contribute to the restaurant's growing success. As high school students, one of our most consuming expenses is on fast food. Whether is be when we're eating out with friends, before work, or when the parents aren't home, these kinds of expenditures truly add up. It's something that can be easily lost track of and neglected as large amounts of money are quietly being chipped away. This is something we should all be especially aware of as we're saving up for our futures, whether it be college, joining the work force, the armed forces, traveling, etc.
DeleteI agree with you that these new restaurants weren't just helping chick-fil-a, but with the increased amount of people going there, the businesses around them are getting even more attention than they would have gotten otherwise without having all these people driving past them and seeing things that they wouldn't have otherwise.
ReplyDeleteIt's not a surprise that chick-fil-a produces 4.1 million in annual sales even though it has decreased in recent months, the drive thru is still packed everytime I pass by. I'm guessing sales decreased because of how expensive the price is and that there were plenty of restaurants around like mcdonald's that have more affordable prices. I don't really see how chick-fil-a's sandwiches are any better than mcdonald's, but I guess the public likes it. I wonder how Jersey Mike's subs are doing because I ordered there when they first came out and the food was crappy, worse than subway. Chick-fil-a probably cause them to rake in less cash since everyone will be going there instead of the sub place. There are also 2 other sub places right near this new one such as subway and cousins so it surprises me that they opened another one up. Same with Mod's pizza since there is already a pizza hut close by and pizza down at the lakefront. These new companies are probably trying to compete with the name brand ones, hopefully they will be successful at the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteI like this topic because many can agree with loving chick fil a, but I never would’ve thought about the economic growth it is doing. I can agree with many of the things you have said, it is busy and most of the time I would rather go there than mcdonalds, but the fact that it has improved capital drive economically is interesting considering how many people will go there daily. I believe that the growth that it is doing is improving pewaukee by a lot because of the way that the new places are positioned.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, Chic fil a is just one of the many restaurants that will come to capital drive bringing more people in. Capital drive is like a younger blue-mound, once the 2 of them were just small 2 lane roads, and over the years have boosted the economy for each of their cities by offering shopping and food for consumers. The new addition to capital drive will and has been boosting our economy since its opening, we have witnessed a new addition out of the many that are sure to come and make Capital Drive even more of a hot-spot
ReplyDeleteI agree with this post. Chick fi la is the best thing that has happened to pewaukee in a long time. I feel like the income they are making is probably booming with the population growth in pewaukee. Because more people have been moving to pewaukee this restaurant is good to bring more people into the city. This is a new topic no one would have thought to incorporate a fast food chain would affect economics.
ReplyDeleteI can agree with you that students really want to rush for lunch at chick fil a. And I think that going somewhere less populated so that orders can run a whole lot quicker. With chick fil a being brand new, there has been a significant rise in popularity.
ReplyDeleteI am very surprised at the amount of money that Chick-fil-a brings in annually. I can believe the amount though because whenever I drive past Chick-fil-a on capital there is always people in the drive through. And I mean always; no matter what the time of day is. The amount that they are bringing in annually also tells me that their decision to establish Chick-fil-a’s in the milwaukee area is really benefiting them because they are bringing in a ton of money. The quotes that you included about real people sharing their opinion about Chick-fil-a is a real asset to your piece because it shows that people are agreeing with you and that they think that Chick-fil-a is worth the money. It would be interesting to get a comparison to see how much money annually companies like McDonalds, Taco Bell, and BW3 earned before Chick-fil-a was put in and now see if their annual earnings dropped because of the Chick-fil-a going in. Not going to lie, I think that Chick-fil-a is overhyped and people should calm down about their food.
ReplyDeleteI never realized just how much Chic-fil-A really impacted our community and your post has really brought that to my attention. Outside of finances, how is this impacting the physical aspects of our community? are the increased fast food businesses causing our little village to become much too large? I also found it interesting that the company itself makes 4.1 million dollars a year as I thought they would be making much more as they have been crushing their competition when it comes to chicken based products.
ReplyDeleteI like that you really incorperated something big in our area and that is packed during rush hours even now. Great explaining and bringing in the difference between other franchises, I thought that was crazy in comparison.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't suprised that Chik fil-a makes 4.4 million dollars in sales a year, since the drive through is always wrapped around twice in capitol drive.I think their food is okay, but not amazingly great like everyone else thinks. That is probably why there are so many obese people in America, because of new fast food resteraunts like Chik-Fil-a being added.
ReplyDeleteI agree, putting Chick-fil-a on Capital Drive was a great choice. I do believe though it is a little over-hyped. The service is great and everyone is always very nice to talk to. I just see it as a little above average fast food restaurant though. Since very many people are very excited about this improvement of Capital Drive and it is getting a lot of business I do think it was a great business choice. Sadly though, I believe that in a few years there will be a new fast food place that everyone will overhype and Chick-fil-a will be a normal thing to see.
ReplyDeleteI agree that chick-fil-a has added a lot to the Pewaukee area. Before the new resturants Chick-fil-a, Mod Pizza, and Jersey Mikes I feel like people were getting sick of the same old fast food restaurants. The area with the new restaurants, Chick-fil-a specifically, is always filled with costumers buying food. Whenever I go to Chick-fil-a there is always a line. I think that the thing that gives Chick-fil-a the edge is the costumer service, they work pretty fast and are always really nice. Having the new restaurants on Capital Drive probably helped the stores and restaurants around them as well, the new restaurants brought attention to the area resulting in profit. I love that you added quotes to your essay, it really added a lot of insight to the writing.
ReplyDeleteI think that this topic is really interesting as chick-fil-a is the new hot place for people to go to. I know that whenever I am wanted to go out for a quick mean, it's always my go to. There is only one question that I have however. When you say "during the 2016-17 exams students would rush down capital drive..." were you talking about the chick-fil-a in the Tosa area further down on capital or the one in Pewaukee? Because the one in Pewaukee only opened this past march of 2019. It's just a little unclear. Nonetheless I think that the information presented is really interesting and something we can all relate to and take account for. I also think that it was a good point how you mentioned that in more recent months, the demand has slowed which is true as its phase of being "New" and "hot" has simmered, however when I look around at all of the restaurants while driving down capital, I always notice that Chick-Fil-A has the most service. The demand might have slowed, but it is still a favorite in the area, and I think it will be for a long time until something new and better joins the club.
ReplyDeleteI really love your topic for your blog because I work at Chick-fil-a. I do agree that I would much rather go to Chick-fil-a over a McDonald's or Taco Bell because those have been around so long and are literally on every street. I think Chick-fil-A gets more business because there are less and they are much less common. Also, they are a newer business and people are currently obsessed with it. I also think that Chick-fil-A has better quality in their food. At work all the time, my manager says that we are not a fast food restaurant and many people think that we are, but that is not true. This might be another reason why Chick-fil-A gets so much business. This is because they treat customers better and have better overall service by not being fast food. I know that the Chick-fil-A in Pewaukee does really well and the owner has recently been giving us more benefits because we are doing so well. Overall, Chick-fil-A is very successful and might be one of the most successful "fast food" places right now.
ReplyDeleteI think the annual sales that you talked about is literally insane. I knew Chick-Fil-A was really popular but I didn't know it was that much more popular than restaurants such as Panera and Taco Bell. Adding the other annual sales for the different restaurants compared to Chick-Fil-A was a good addition because it shows how much the fast food chain is contributing to the economy in Pewaukee. Honestly, before Chick-Fil-A came to Pewaukee, I really didn't eat much of it and I think I only had it one or two times. But now after having it so conveniently close I think I go there probably at least twice a week. It probably sounds unhealthy but I would rather go to chick fil a rather than mcdonalds which is super greasy. I at least think chick fil a is a little healthier and brings something different to the table than the other fast food drive chains. Speaking of that, you mentioned chick fil a's excellent service with customers and I totally agree with you. They are fast at serving your food, they don't give you attitude or dirty looks and literally if you ask for something they are so happy to give it to you. I have never been to another restaurant that is like that which is why I also think that chick fil a does so well. Plus their food is the bomb.com so that is also another reason.
ReplyDeleteWhen reading this blog post, I was shocked to realize how much Chic-fil-a makes compared to other bushiness on capitol. This makes me wonder how this will affect the population of pewaukee, with all of these new stores the more people will want to move here.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed how you integrated specific quotes from Pewaukee residents to gain a perspective about this restaurant, I think it was both a valuable and an interesting way to include statistics. Additionally, I'm shocked at how much more money chick-fil-a brings in than competing food businesses around, more than double that of taco bell! I wonder what the statistics would be for a chick fil a in an older resident neighborhood compared to a chick fil a like the one in Pewaukee near a high school or in a city with a large population of teenagers. That could be an interesting study to do to further this topic. All in all, I think this article is prevalent as chick fil a is new to our city and a huge attraction for many Pewaukee residents.
ReplyDeleteChik-Fil-A is definitely the go-to fast food restaurant for many high schoolers at Pewaukee. It's crazy how they bring in millions of more dollars than other restaurants on Capital drive. When I decide to eat at Chik-Fil-A, I realize how long the line is which makes me have thoughts of leaving, but then I remember how fast they are. Ten cars in the line of Chik-Fil-A will take about ten minutes, where as Taco Bell or Panera could take up to 40 minutes to get your food. Chik-Fil-A should be at the top of the fast food restaurants because of their quality, prices, and service.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the creativity you showed by choosing this topic. It is important to understand how your home town is getting money and what restaurants are boosting the economy so we can support these restaurants. I would have liked more facts and a more of an explanation on how this restaurant directly effects the students here.
ReplyDeleteI found your topic very intriguing as the exciting addition of Chick-Fil-A on Capitol Road has greatly impacted all of our lives here in Pewaukee. The statistics and information you incorporated throughout your post really enhanced your post as it was interesting to see the large profit accrued by such a high caliber franchise. I felt it was also a nice addition to compare franchises to predict how the future of Capitol Road regarding economic fluctuation would drift.
ReplyDeleteI knew that Chick-Fil-A was a popular fast food choice in Pewaukee, but I had no idea that it was doing that well in terms of business. It makes sense though, as Chick-Fil-A has good food and great service. And you're right, Capitol became so much busier and business in that area has been booming ever since all those new fast food restaurants popped up. I wonder what the long term consequences of this will be, or if there will be any at all? Right now, it seems to be working out in everyone's favor, especially the hungry PHS students.
ReplyDeleteChik-Fil-A compared to all the other restaurants on Capital is booming. Some people may say that is it popular on Capital now because of how they just built it but compared to Mod Pizza and Jersey Mikes it is doing outstandingly better and they are all new restaurants recently added to Capital. Although people are loosing interest it is still more successful than all of the other restaurants on Capital. I agree with the article when it says that Capital and Chik-Fil-A in general are really good for economic growth and I can't wait to see what they will add next onto Capital and if it will be even bigger than Chik-Fil-A.
ReplyDeleteIt surprises me that Chick-fil-a gets that much money annually. Especially when you compared them to the other restaurants on Capital, just wow. When I eat at Chick-fil-a I never even realized how fast I get my food compared to other restaurants or even other fast food restaurants. But I do see why Chick-fil-a getting much money than other Capital restaurants or fast food places. They do have great service, and a speedy one as a matter of fact. They also have good sauces, but the food is okay. I don't see how the demand is so high for their chicken. I feel that it only goes well with their sauce which is good marketing to make their personal sauce and chicken go hand in hand. So now over thinking it it makes sense why they have good marketing.
ReplyDeleteI think that the topic you chose is such a nice change departure from the typical topics we are accustomed to seeing on this blog. I also like how you talk about something that is affecting all of our students here at PHS which is very thoughtful of you. I agree that Chik-Fil-A has some great food, and I think their extra level of care and that signature sauce is what sets them apart. However, I disagree that their service is quick by any means. Places like Taco Bell and McDonald's are definitely quicker, but don't get me wrong, I think Chik-Fil-A is worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the tone of this post, it felt very informational, but not too fact based. I think Chick Fil A found a niche in the Capitol Drive fast food market, a fast food restaurant with quality food and service. Also, since this is one of the first Chick Fil A's in our area, aside from the one in Brookfield, they can serve many markets. I have seen students from Arrowhead and Kettle Moraine, its not just Pewaukee students and families. Eventually though, I believe Chick Fil A will loose its hype and will become a normal fast food restaurant in a couple of years.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with the fact that Capitol drive is one of the best ways to suck your money up. And now even more with chick-fil-a, mod pizza and jersey mikes. I wonder if this effected that surrounding fast food companies greatly or only a little.
ReplyDeleteEver since the Chik-Fil-A opened on Capitol, I knew that it was becoming more popular. However, I had no idea how well it was doing. Since now people can get their food at Chik-Fil-A as fast as they can at McDonald's, it seems that customers are willing to pay more money for better quality. The quality of food is better than other fast food places, and since Chik-Fil-A is known for great service, I think that Chik-Fil-A's profit will continue to grow. Are there any consequences if Chik-Fil-A continues to take business from other fast food places on Capitol?
ReplyDeleteIt shocks me that Chick-fil-a is able to bring in that much money a year. I knew it was a popular location but I did not know that the money brought in annually by Chick-fil-a would be that drastic of a range from the other restaurants on Capital. Personally, I agree with many of the statements in your article that I would rather pay more for their better quality food than less for food from another restaurant. Because of its popularity, it has brought a lot of business and money to capital and the company itself seems do being doing well financially and with customer satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteI already knew that Chick-fil-a had good sales, but seeing the comparisons to other restaurants really helped paint the picture. It is clear that capital drive is a good place for companies to thrive, and I think that can be seen based on how many new stores have opened up in that area. But the popularity that Chick-fil-a has doesn't just help them, it also helps all of those surrounding stores. I like how you got the opinion of people in the community to try to narrow down what makes Chick-Fil-a so popular. It shows why people are willing to wait.
ReplyDeletei like this topic that you made because of the statistics you used and using the example of exams. I would agree having a chick-fil-a sandwich is much better than McDonald because they don't have chicken bones and play dough ingredients in there chicken. I also agree Chick-fil-a cares a lot more about customer service than other fast food places.
ReplyDeleteCan i just start off and say panera makes no where near 2.5m a year. I work about 40 hours a week there and see how much food we produce and its just not enough. Secondly while the newer parts of capital drive are thriving once again we have forgot about the past and the old. If you look at apple bees and the restaurants behind them that whole area is declining. Apple bees has seen a huge drop in numbers and in the small strip mall there used to be plenty of restaurants and businesses, but there all closed or are on the verge of closing.
ReplyDeleteI like this post that it connects to everyone, everyone enjoys chick fil a and just reading this makes you hungry for some. It great how pewaukee is able to bring businesses like this and although it hurts other business around them it should encourage the businesses being hurt to step up their game more. As in lowering prices working on customers services and just making the overall experience better, because in the end thats all that we want. With them creating a better experience they wouldn't have to be worried about closing.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like chick-fil-a not only helps out its own business by being there, but it also helps out the other too. Sometimes I want to go to chick-fil-a, but it's too busy, so I end up at Moe's or Taco Bell instead, and I fell like this is the same for a lot of people. I like how you used primary sources through interviews with peers to get their feedback; it helped relate to the audience better.
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