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Plutonic Panda
12-30-2023, 01:52 AM
People who don’t get in-n-out just don’t get it. I hope one comes to OKC but so far I’m not impressed with any other than the west coast. In fact I’m going to get one now that I think about it.

chssooner
12-30-2023, 02:01 AM
The ones in Texas are not nearly as good as the one's in LA.

Plutonic Panda
12-30-2023, 09:52 AM
The ones in Texas are not nearly as good as the one's in LA.
+1

Decious
08-10-2024, 03:49 PM
According to this report, In-N-Out has recently been looking for a site in OKC.

https://www.naisullivangroup.com/wp-content/uploads/Q2-RETAIL-2024.pdf

kukblue1
08-10-2024, 04:56 PM
I would rather have a Portillo's than In-N-Out .

The
08-10-2024, 05:13 PM
I would rather have a Portillo's than In-N-Out .

Cake shake for the win!

citywokchinesefood
08-10-2024, 05:22 PM
Going to a well managed Braum's is better than any in-an-out in Texas.

Pete
08-10-2024, 05:39 PM
I absolutely love In N Out and I've eaten at the one in Dallas and thought it was exactly the same as those in SoCal.

Plus, it's still very reasonable for very fresh food.

BDP
08-10-2024, 06:10 PM
Going to a well managed Braum's is better than any in-an-out in Texas.

The problem is that's hard to find.

All In N Outs seem very well managed. At least, every one that I've been to. They all seem to handle a **** ton of volume with ease and a smile.

BDP
08-10-2024, 06:13 PM
I would rather have a Portillo's than In-N-Out .

Thankfully, this town is big enough for the both of 'em.

I really don't think Portillo's would look at In-N-Out coming here and think "damn! they beat us to it. Oh, well, let's move on".

And also, is that quick serve restaurant with dozens of locations in multiple states as good as it is in Illinois?

The
08-10-2024, 07:03 PM
The ones in Phoenix are delicious.

Ryan
08-10-2024, 07:44 PM
Honestly It’s a little late for me to care. I’ve eaten at several locations in Texas, California didn’t care enough to go to one in Colorado. Wouldn’t be surprised to see one in Arkansas or Kansas first. I just doubt I’ll eat there. Besides whataburger is just as good. It’s just too late to impress or motivate me. Who cares if there’re going to be everywhere.

Plutonic Panda
08-10-2024, 10:40 PM
Great news to hear. It’s interesting they did not list Chisholm Creek as notable commercial properties under construction.

bison34
08-10-2024, 11:59 PM
Great news to hear. It’s interesting they did not list Chisholm Creek as notable commercial properties under construction.

There isn't any construction there. Lol. Easy to overlook.

Plutonic Panda
08-11-2024, 12:16 AM
There isn't any construction there. Lol. Easy to overlook.
True but it makes me wonder if that development is really going to happen as planned. I don’t understand why there isn’t more happening there. That development is moving at a snails pace. And while they have had some turnovers, they seem to get tenants in the buildings pretty quick and the ones that have been there for a while do pretty good. I’m not sure about the new condos they built, but from what I heard the apartment building, they built on the western side of the property has done pretty good. The strip mall, they built along Penn Avenue has done pretty good.

They’ve landed a really good tenant like Ramsey’s Restaurant.

Maybe stuff is happening behind-the-scenes and things will be forward soon, but it just seems like there would be continuous construction. And then there was that big apartment complex to the south that was announced, which would’ve been really cool if it happens and could create some really good synergy. But from some other post that I read, it didn’t look too bright.

ifly seems to be doing good business. Topgolf seems to be doing good business. I don’t know. It’s just kind of weird to me that they aren’t expanding quicker than they are.

MagzOK
08-11-2024, 10:37 AM
According to this report, In-N-Out has recently been looking for a site in OKC.

https://www.naisullivangroup.com/wp-content/uploads/Q2-RETAIL-2024.pdf

Fantastic! I bet Bojangles will get here first with their recent partnership with Love's.

I also took notice in the report that Signature Grill in Edmond appears to be moving to 216 E Campbell in Edmond from their current strip mall location on Danforth. SG is I my top three overall restaurants in the metro area.

Jersey Boss
08-11-2024, 11:02 AM
No Bojangles for Oklahoma. Gotta go to Arkansas. Sucks as they have good biscuits.
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/business/real-estate/2022/12/06/bojangles-deal-with-oklahoma-based-loves-travel-stops-skips-oklahoma/69697386007/

MagzOK
08-11-2024, 11:54 AM
No Bojangles for Oklahoma. Gotta go to Arkansas. Sucks as they have good biscuits.
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/business/real-estate/2022/12/06/bojangles-deal-with-oklahoma-based-loves-travel-stops-skips-oklahoma/69697386007/

Oh man, that's too bad. That is an old story hopefully they've changed their tune. We ate there while in Virginia earlier this summer. It's pretty darn good!

This article from February states in the agreement that they are able to expand in several states, Oklahoma being one of them. So I don't think the door is closed.

https://cstoredecisions.com/2024/02/29/bojangles-to-open-five-travel-center-locations-across-texas/

Mississippi Blues
08-11-2024, 01:12 PM
The article Jersey Boss posted is from 2022, so if Bojangles has searched here recently, I’d imagine that report doesn’t apply anymore.

ManAboutTown
08-12-2024, 08:44 AM
That report from NAI Sullivan also mentions Steak and Shake. Didn't they have several franchises in the OKC metro years ago?

Pete
08-12-2024, 08:54 AM
That report from NAI Sullivan also mentions Steak and Shake. Didn't they have several franchises in the OKC metro years ago?

Yes, and it may be a situation like Chicken Salad Chick where they get a new franchisee and re-enter the market.

ManAboutTown
08-12-2024, 09:18 AM
Yes, and it may be a situation like Chicken Salad Chick where they get a new franchisee and re-enter the market.Very cool. I used to hit the Steak and Shake in Joplin, MO, every time I drove to St. Louis. Great food if the franchisee knows what they are doing. The one in Edmond, as I recall, was too dirty for my standards and it just wasn't the same.

BoulderSooner
08-12-2024, 09:47 AM
That report from NAI Sullivan also mentions Steak and Shake. Didn't they have several franchises in the OKC metro years ago?

the one in MWC across from tinker was there for a long time (over 15 years) ... and was open 24 hours a day for about the first decade ....

its final 5 years or so it limited the hours and went down hill very quickly ..

traxx
08-12-2024, 02:12 PM
Going to a well managed Braum's is better than any in-an-out in Texas.

Well now that is the trick, isn't it? lol

Finding a well managed braums. That's a real unicorn there.

In N Out has decent food. It's not good enough to make your knees buckle but it's good. Where In N Out wins is in the service and facilities. They are always clean, always friendly, and efficient.

traxx
08-12-2024, 02:14 PM
That report from NAI Sullivan also mentions Steak and Shake. Didn't they have several franchises in the OKC metro years ago?

I used to really like Steak and Shake. The last time I was at the one in Edmond, we waited forever for service. Finally left and never went back. A little later, they were gone.

MagzOK
08-12-2024, 02:35 PM
Well now that is the trick, isn't it? lol

Finding a well managed braums. That's a real unicorn there.

In N Out has decent food. It's not good enough to make your knees buckle but it's good. Where In N Out wins is in the service and facilities. They are always clean, always friendly, and efficient.

We've had really good regular experiences at the Braum's on Danforth in Edmond.

ManAboutTown
08-12-2024, 03:16 PM
We've had really good regular experiences at the Braum's on Danforth in Edmond.The one at Memorial and MacArthur is one of the worst-run Braum's that I have encountered. One would think with its proximity to Gaillardia and the Deer Creek area that it would be better managed, but it's not.

kukblue1
08-12-2024, 03:25 PM
The one at Memorial and MacArthur is one of the worst-run Braum's that I have encountered. One would think with its proximity to Gaillardia and the Deer Creek area that it would be better managed, but it's not.

We should start a new Thread. Best and Worse Braums in the Metro. Council and Reno isn't the best.

Jeepnokc
08-12-2024, 06:23 PM
We should start a new Thread. Best and Worse Braums in the Metro. Council and Reno isn't the best.

I don't understand how they can't keep them clean.

Martin
08-12-2024, 08:45 PM
it's one of the perplexing properties of the universe studied by theoretical physicists... given any random set of braum's locations, each location is simultaneously the worst.

Dob Hooligan
08-12-2024, 09:06 PM
Isn’t there a thread called “Braums”?

corwin1968
08-12-2024, 09:19 PM
it's one of the perplexing properties of the universe studied by theoretical physicists... given any random set of braum's locations, each location is simultaneously the worst.

I would say that applies to McDonalds, with the rare gem of location that actually serves pretty decent food.

Plutonic Panda
08-12-2024, 09:48 PM
I would say that applies to McDonalds, with the rare gem of location that actually serves pretty decent food.
I think that’s true to a certain extent, But really at any McDonald’s the consistency varies though the food I’m not gonna say is healthy for you, Is halfway decent. But when they cook it good that sh!t slaps. Now with my experiences on on the West Coast In-N-Out’s, The good thing with them is the consistency. It’s not the best burger I’ve ever had, Nor are their fries, But for the price, it’s pretty good. I live right around the corner from one so I eat there once or twice a week which I’m gonna cut down on. That said restaurants like an In-N-Out Or a shake shack would be good to have as an option in the Oklahoma City area.

I’ll also second another posters excitement about steak ‘n Shake returning. It was a cold and rainy night in Oklahoma City, right around Covid when I discovered there was no more steak n shake to be found in the metropolitan area. Needless to say, I was not happy when I discovered this news. Though even before that I hadn’t eaten at one for years. It had just popped into my mind one night and I thought man some steak ‘n Shake would be really good. Some years later, I was in Dallas and I was trying to decide where to eat and I was driving along Preston Road in Frisco And I came across one and thought, huh? I’ll have that. I’m sure I went there when I lived in Dallas though I can’t remember. But that specific day I went, It was pretty good.

Some fast food chains just need to stay in their own regions though. Honestly, if it was up to me, I would prefer In-N-Out remain in the western states. I draw the line at Oklahoma City and Dallas. Tulsa doesn’t get one. They are too far east. But Tulsa does get a White Castle and Oklahoma City does not. The only ones I’ve ever had at the restaurants are in the Las Vegas and St. Louis areas.

Now I’ve noticed chains like Sonic and Whataburger To be on a downward spiral since expanding. Whataburger is still pretty decent. I absolutely cannot stand sonic anymore yet given its novelty. I still try it once a year.

Braum’s to me is good for one thing and that is their whole milk.

corwin1968
08-13-2024, 08:12 AM
I think that’s true to a certain extent, But really at any McDonald’s the consistency varies though the food I’m not gonna say is healthy for you, Is halfway decent. But when they cook it good that sh!t slaps. Now with my experiences on on the West Coast In-N-Out’s, The good thing with them is the consistency. It’s not the best burger I’ve ever had, Nor are their fries, But for the price, it’s pretty good. I live right around the corner from one so I eat there once or twice a week which I’m gonna cut down on. That said restaurants like an In-N-Out Or a shake shack would be good to have as an option in the Oklahoma City area.

I’ll also second another posters excitement about steak ‘n Shake returning. It was a cold and rainy night in Oklahoma City, right around Covid when I discovered there was no more steak n shake to be found in the metropolitan area. Needless to say, I was not happy when I discovered this news. Though even before that I hadn’t eaten at one for years. It had just popped into my mind one night and I thought man some steak ‘n Shake would be really good. Some years later, I was in Dallas and I was trying to decide where to eat and I was driving along Preston Road in Frisco And I came across one and thought, huh? I’ll have that. I’m sure I went there when I lived in Dallas though I can’t remember. But that specific day I went, It was pretty good.

Some fast food chains just need to stay in their own regions though. Honestly, if it was up to me, I would prefer In-N-Out remain in the western states. I draw the line at Oklahoma City and Dallas. Tulsa doesn’t get one. They are too far east. But Tulsa does get a White Castle and Oklahoma City does not. The only ones I’ve ever had at the restaurants are in the Las Vegas and St. Louis areas.

Now I’ve noticed chains like Sonic and Whataburger To be on a downward spiral since expanding. Whataburger is still pretty decent. I absolutely cannot stand sonic anymore yet given its novelty. I still try it once a year.

Braum’s to me is good for one thing and that is their whole milk.

Sonic has been dead to me for a couple of years and they used to be my gold standard for a fast-food cheeseburger. Last time I went, the chili cheese coney, the last vestige of quality there, was awful. I was done after that.

This summer, we were in Tulsa and were craving a burger, so we found a good rating burger place out West of Tulsa, but still in Tulsa, and it was like eating at Sonic in the 70's & 80's. Even the onion rings were identical to Sonics. Not the best burger I've had, but it was good.

Whataburger is still my go-to and I haven't noticed a decrease in quality since they got bought out.

Zuplar
08-13-2024, 11:41 AM
I think that’s true to a certain extent, But really at any McDonald’s the consistency varies though the food I’m not gonna say is healthy for you, Is halfway decent. But when they cook it good that sh!t slaps. Now with my experiences on on the West Coast In-N-Out’s, The good thing with them is the consistency. It’s not the best burger I’ve ever had, Nor are their fries, But for the price, it’s pretty good. I live right around the corner from one so I eat there once or twice a week which I’m gonna cut down on. That said restaurants like an In-N-Out Or a shake shack would be good to have as an option in the Oklahoma City area.

I’ll also second another posters excitement about steak ‘n Shake returning. It was a cold and rainy night in Oklahoma City, right around Covid when I discovered there was no more steak n shake to be found in the metropolitan area. Needless to say, I was not happy when I discovered this news. Though even before that I hadn’t eaten at one for years. It had just popped into my mind one night and I thought man some steak ‘n Shake would be really good. Some years later, I was in Dallas and I was trying to decide where to eat and I was driving along Preston Road in Frisco And I came across one and thought, huh? I’ll have that. I’m sure I went there when I lived in Dallas though I can’t remember. But that specific day I went, It was pretty good.

Some fast food chains just need to stay in their own regions though. Honestly, if it was up to me, I would prefer In-N-Out remain in the western states. I draw the line at Oklahoma City and Dallas. Tulsa doesn’t get one. They are too far east. But Tulsa does get a White Castle and Oklahoma City does not. The only ones I’ve ever had at the restaurants are in the Las Vegas and St. Louis areas.

Now I’ve noticed chains like Sonic and Whataburger To be on a downward spiral since expanding. Whataburger is still pretty decent. I absolutely cannot stand sonic anymore yet given its novelty. I still try it once a year.

Braum’s to me is good for one thing and that is their whole milk.

I'm totally with you on Sonic, It was a quick downward spiral for them. To be fair, I didn't love them before, but would occasionally eat it.

Whataburger was definitely in my rotation, but slowly worked it's way out once they sold out. I felt like this was the most noticeable decline for me, maybe because it used to be a favorite. I've found myself going there again more recently, and it's either I forgot how good it used to be, or they've improved since the sale, cause I find it to be back to one of the top tier fast food burgers anyways.

CaptDave
08-13-2024, 04:13 PM
What-A-Burger lost me when they discontinued the Monterey Melt.......

Plutonic Panda
08-13-2024, 04:17 PM
I'm totally with you on Sonic, It was a quick downward spiral for them. To be fair, I didn't love them before, but would occasionally eat it.

Whataburger was definitely in my rotation, but slowly worked it's way out once they sold out. I felt like this was the most noticeable decline for me, maybe because it used to be a favorite. I've found myself going there again more recently, and it's either I forgot how good it used to be, or they've improved since the sale, cause I find it to be back to one of the top tier fast food burgers anyways.
I will definitely hit up Whataburger when I am in town at least once because they're still decent but alas I have noticed a decrease in their quality. It doesn't seem like it isn't something they can't a hold on and fix. Sonic needs to completely go back to the drawing board. Their employees are just rude as well. That entire chain is a shell of its former self.

CaptDave
08-13-2024, 04:19 PM
Wasn't the Sonic brand acquired by a conglomerate of some sort? It isn't as "local" as it once was for sure. The Sonic building in Bricktown looked nearly abandoned the last couple of times I was in the area.

bison34
08-13-2024, 04:21 PM
Wasn't the Sonic brand acquired by a conglomerate of some sort? It isn't as "local" as it once was for sure. The Sonic building in Bricktown looked nearly abandoned the last couple of times I was in the area.

Once Inspire Brands purchased it a few years ago, it went downhill, fast. Got way too corporate, and the quality has suffered.

Plutonic Panda
08-13-2024, 04:22 PM
Once Inspire Brands purchased it a few years ago, it went downhill, fast. Got way too corporate, and the quality has suffered.
It isn't even HQ'd in OKC anymore, right?

Plutonic Panda
08-13-2024, 04:28 PM
And speaking of restaurant chains that were mentioned the only one that would really make my day is a Pappadeaux. Last I heard they still own the property at the Kilpatrick Service road and SH-74. What is the hold up?

Pete
08-13-2024, 04:31 PM
^

Pappadeaux does indeed still own that property in OKC but they've been having all kinds of internal issues.

Plutonic Panda
08-13-2024, 04:32 PM
^

Pappadeaux does indeed still own that property in OKC but they've been having all kinds of internal issues.
That's strange they're having issues because every time I go to any of them in Dallas they are absolutely hopping with activity. They even have a location in the DFW airport and they stay busy. I wish they'd sort their stuff out and open up in OKC.

G.Walker
08-13-2024, 05:20 PM
I will bet a beer that first In and Out will be on 19th St. in Moore, lol.

G.Walker
08-13-2024, 05:22 PM
or in the UNP development in Norman...

CaptDave
08-13-2024, 06:04 PM
or in the UNP development in Norman...

especially if they can get a location with interstate visibility

TornadoKegan
08-14-2024, 03:25 AM
I will bet a beer that first In and Out will be on 19th St. in Moore, lol.

There or somewhere in the vicinity of S 19th St

TornadoKegan
08-14-2024, 03:28 AM
I think that’s true to a certain extent, But really at any McDonald’s the consistency varies though the food I’m not gonna say is healthy for you, Is halfway decent. But when they cook it good that sh!t slaps. Now with my experiences on on the West Coast In-N-Out’s, The good thing with them is the consistency. It’s not the best burger I’ve ever had, Nor are their fries, But for the price, it’s pretty good. I live right around the corner from one so I eat there once or twice a week which I’m gonna cut down on. That said restaurants like an In-N-Out Or a shake shack would be good to have as an option in the Oklahoma City area.

I’ll also second another posters excitement about steak ‘n Shake returning. It was a cold and rainy night in Oklahoma City, right around Covid when I discovered there was no more steak n shake to be found in the metropolitan area. Needless to say, I was not happy when I discovered this news. Though even before that I hadn’t eaten at one for years. It had just popped into my mind one night and I thought man some steak ‘n Shake would be really good. Some years later, I was in Dallas and I was trying to decide where to eat and I was driving along Preston Road in Frisco And I came across one and thought, huh? I’ll have that. I’m sure I went there when I lived in Dallas though I can’t remember. But that specific day I went, It was pretty good.

Some fast food chains just need to stay in their own regions though. Honestly, if it was up to me, I would prefer In-N-Out remain in the western states. I draw the line at Oklahoma City and Dallas. Tulsa doesn’t get one. They are too far east. But Tulsa does get a White Castle and Oklahoma City does not. The only ones I’ve ever had at the restaurants are in the Las Vegas and St. Louis areas.

Now I’ve noticed chains like Sonic and Whataburger To be on a downward spiral since expanding. Whataburger is still pretty decent. I absolutely cannot stand sonic anymore yet given its novelty. I still try it once a year.

Braum’s to me is good for one thing and that is their whole milk.
Wait till you hear about the Tennessee location coming soon

corwin1968
08-14-2024, 10:39 AM
What-A-Burger lost me when they discontinued the Monterey Melt.......

That was their best sandwich and I waited for years for it to come back. The Sweet N' Spicy is a close second though, and last time I was there, they still had it.

Ryan
08-14-2024, 10:40 AM
I would like to get excited but 11 years after the first Texas location. I think 5 years ago in N out would’ve been a get. It would’ve been a saks fifth Avenue. Now if we got one of feels like inevitable franchise expansion. Like once they’re here then it’ll be like Walmart. By being inaccessible and selective with the markets they were in drove their success. And now I almost would rather they not and okc did they’re own things. I won’t frequent the place. There is other stuff out there.

traxx
08-14-2024, 12:40 PM
What-A-Burger lost me when they discontinued the Monterey Melt.......

I make those at home.

traxx
08-14-2024, 12:45 PM
I don't understand how they can't keep them clean.

Stop me if I've told this story before...

Back when I was married, the wife took the kids on a Braum's tour for something to do during summer. This was about 18 years ago. One of the other moms in the group asked, "I can't help but notice that everything in this facility is immaculately clean. Yet all the restaurants are so dirty. Why?" The tour guide said that was not the first time they'd been asked that same question.

rte66man
08-14-2024, 12:57 PM
And speaking of restaurant chains that were mentioned the only one that would really make my day is a Pappadeaux. Last I heard they still own the property at the Kilpatrick Service road and SH-74. What is the hold up?

PluPan, next time you are in DFW, try Shell Shack. Not as fancy as Pappadeaux, but the food is excellent. Best fried shrimp I've ever had, especially when dipped in their house ranch sauce.

jompster
08-14-2024, 01:08 PM
I must be one of the few who doesn't really care for Pappadeaux. I've been exactly twice. Once was OK. The second time was in an airport (I can't remember if it was DFW or IAH) and it was overpriced and not great.

Plutonic Panda
08-14-2024, 02:12 PM
Wait till you hear about the Tennessee location coming soon
Haha I know of the Nashville location haven't been there though.

Plutonic Panda
08-14-2024, 02:13 PM
PluPan, next time you are in DFW, try Shell Shack. Not as fancy as Pappadeaux, but the food is excellent. Best fried shrimp I've ever had, especially when dipped in their house ranch sauce.
I will have to try it. Have you been to Flying Fish?

corwin1968
08-14-2024, 02:57 PM
That was their best sandwich and I waited for years for it to come back. The Sweet N' Spicy is a close second though, and last time I was there, they still had it.

Have you tried their breakfast burger? That thing is pure genius!

mattjank
08-15-2024, 09:36 AM
I must be one of the few who doesn't really care for Pappadeaux. I've been exactly twice. Once was OK. The second time was in an airport (I can't remember if it was DFW or IAH) and it was overpriced and not great.

Second. Having spent numerous years in Lafayette, LA, I tried it once and that was enough. Just didn't measure up.

MagzOK
08-15-2024, 09:39 AM
Second. Having spent numerous years in Lafayette, LA, I tried it once and that was enough. Just didn't measure up.

It was great in the 90s, but not so much now.

Triggerman
08-15-2024, 02:22 PM
I believe DFW has 6 Bo'jangles now. And they're all your usual restaurants not connected to a gasoline station