Franchise Ideas

**Craig41** · 07-15-2010, 12:30 PM

Ok, I am interested in investing in a new franchise in the Cedar Falls area and possibly Ames or Iowa City. I am looking for input on smaller franchises that are not established in these cities (mainly restaurants, not the major chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, but something like the size of a Jimmy Johns or Pancheros). So, are there franchises you have frequented that you think would be a good fit? Also, are there mid size towns (20,000+) that would be good for a franchise like Pancheros?

**Lastplace** · 07-15-2010, 12:51 PM

I would try and talk to the family that owns Tasty Tacos to see if you could help them expand into Cedar Falls, Ames and Iowa City. Something that I have always wanted to do, but I don't have the time to take it on. Tasty Tacos in those towns would do very well.

**4429 mcc** · 07-15-2010, 12:51 PM

Buffalo Wild Wings- Ames
Jamba Juice- Iowa City

**hawkeyescott** · 07-15-2010, 12:59 PM

I think a Steak and Shake would make a killing in either Ames or Cedar Falls.

**brianhos** · 07-15-2010, 01:00 PM

Can you imagine a tasty tacos in campus town when the bars let out? That would be a license to print money.

**cytech** · 07-15-2010, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeyescott

I think a Steak and Shake would make a killing in either Ames or Cedar Falls.

It didn't make it in Cedar Rapids and it had a pretty good location too. Probably would of done better on the NE side though.

**Cyched** · 07-15-2010, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeyescott

I think a Steak and Shake would make a killing in either Ames or Cedar Falls.

Originally Posted by brianhos

Can you imagine a tasty tacos in campus town when the bars let out? That would be a license to print money.

Both of these would be awesome. Tasty Tacos would give Superdog a run for its money in the drunk-munchies group

**CycloneErik** · 07-15-2010, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeyescott

I think a Steak and Shake would make a killing in either Ames or Cedar Falls.

Yes. Yes it would.

**Farnsworth** · 07-15-2010, 01:07 PM

Dave and Busters in Des Moines.

**azn4cy** · 07-15-2010, 01:09 PM

Sonic - Ames West side.

**ISUAgronomist** · 07-15-2010, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by azn4cy

Sonic - Ames West side.

This. And Chick-Fil-A in Ames. It's a Big XII sponser and is damn good food.

**Farnsworth** · 07-15-2010, 01:12 PM

Somoene mentioned Pepperjax but it looks like the post has since been deleted, but would be a great idea. They have them all over Omaha and they are amazing. Would be great to move into Iowa.

**CarolinaCy** · 07-15-2010, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Farnsworth

Somoene mentioned Pepperjax but it looks like the post has since been deleted, but would be a great idea. They have them all over Omaha and they are amazing. Would be great to move into Iowa.

That was me. I looked at their website and discovered that they are privately owned and not franchising at this time. Too bad, it's definitely some good eats.

**azn4cy** · 07-15-2010, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinaCy

That was me. I looked at their website and discovered that they are privately owned and not franchising at this time. Too bad, it's definitely some good eats.

Sad. Same with In-N-Out. Private and "not interested in franchising"

**azn4cy** · 07-15-2010, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Farnsworth

Somoene mentioned Pepperjax but it looks like the post has since been deleted, but would be a great idea. They have them all over Omaha and they are amazing. Would be great to move into Iowa.

On the subject of Nebraska transplants... please, no Runza.