Since you're buds with Ban, would be interesting if you'd let him know about this thread (starting here, post #100 - https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.p...75#post1105675), and get his thoughts on it. Also, next time you talk to him, it'd be a good thing to let him know to ramp up his marketing, put pictures on Yelp, do something rather than just rely on "We're Jimmy's, build it and they will come", which seems to be his strategy (could be wrong, but the server said they've pretty much done nothing to promote it). This is a nicer-than-most Jimmy's and would be a shame to have it die because nobody knew it was there or it was too uncool to go there.
He is aware of the thread, but I'm pretty sure he has not read it or is up to speed on what we are talking about. I will relay your suggestions and I think they are all good.
I will say that I think Ban is in it for the long haul on this location. I get the impression that his wife has spent more time and energy on the design and implementation of this location that any other. And the entire concept and execution of Riviere is a family effort with their son being the operator.
https://twitter.com/winerev/status/1337445271295434755...COVID has claimed the life of @jimmysegg founder Loc Le...
Unfortunately the founders of Jimmy’s Egg has died from COVID-19:
https://kfor.com/news/local/loc-le-f...from-covid-19/
Although Loc Le bought Jimmy's Egg from Jimmy Newman in 1980, I think it is fair to say that Loc "founded" the chain. Newman didn't sell because he was tired of winning. He sold because he wanted out and was circling the drain. Loc was smart enough to see the value in Jimmys Egg, his family talents, and how it could all make a successful enterprise.
I just heard that his wife also just passed away from Covid. So incredibly sad. I feel terrible for that family.
Drove by and noticed the Jimmy’s Egg at NW 16th and May was torn down. Looks like a new JE will be built in its place.
They haven't even applied for a building permit at that NW 16th & May site where they demolished the original location.
The demo permit was filed way back in December.
They did file a new SPUD for that site some time ago but then withdrew it.
My understanding is they have a zoning issue with part of the overall plot. They are working on this with the city.
On a good note. They picked up the rental fences. Again.
Read on Nextdoor that a new Jimmy's will not be built here. No idea if anything will be or if this is true, but wouldn't be a bit surprised.
I have been told they are not going to build at this time. The cost of the new and better Jimmy's was over 40% higher when they got close to "turning shovels", and the revenue projections were shrinking as well. Being over 50 years old, the "Original Jimmy's" wasn't throwing off any real cash for the owners, so it was a better financial move to leave it a vacant lot for the time being. They have no plans to sell the property and fully expect to build when market conditions improve.
Hope my "informant" is wrong, but he's hearing that the Jimmy's Egg Inc, is currently on the market. Hope it's just rumor but my source is very reliable!
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