thekidsgirl said:

Come on then, Cletus. Just bring a couple of these witcha:

So, I found out that the Krispy Kreme that opened here about five years ago closed last year.

ThreadBare said:

CalhounSq said:

True that mate.

I guess the Krispy Kreme craze is over, then. When I was in high school, we had to do a Senior fundraiser for the company and those things sold like hotcakes. They're really not THAT good, though. If you leave them for too long the glaze starts to taste bland. I'm a Dunkin' Donuts gal anyway.

Haven't been to a sbarro in ages. Sometimes I'll have it on the rare occasion I go to the mall--which is hardly ever. Capt. D's is a place I only eat at when I'm in this small town in TN called Paris.

Nevertheless, sucks to be in that number of places that could go belly up. No one needs to be losing their jobs right now.

728huey said:

since when? this always been the cheapest nasty mall shit ever.

minus krispy cremes (which i only see outside the bay in nor cal) i never been to any of these other places.

krispy kremes here in sacramento all closed a few years ago.

just read that marie callender's, chevy's, acapulco, el torito grill, ocean club, & mastro's are on the list too.

Oh great, now I want a donut!

Christopher said:

I love that scene in Crush Groove when the Fat Boys sing "ALL YOU CAN EAT" while they raid an Sbarro... which is serving a lot more than pizza and salad in that scene, I might add.

I knew Krispy Creme was in trouble but somehow I'm still shocked .I swear last year there used to be a 2 hour wait just to get in and place an dorder near my place in Tokyo (Shinjuku)...with security guards to control the crowds. I swear it looked like people were standing in line daily for an election i wonder how long before they fold...


...and for sinnin', heathen, nostalgic reasons, lawd knows I will miss Sbarro. That place on Washington Avenue was like the companion to Denny's for me in the early 90's,and it fueled many a heady night before my wild ass cohorts and I used to rips and run the streets of Sobe...that garlicky parmesean with the red pepper flakes

'Restaurants'

I, too, will miss Sbarro. I've many a memory of it, especially from my early 20s.

In my efforts to help the local and global economy, I bought six Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I'm a giver.

PopeLeo said:

ThreadBare said:

CalhounSq said:

LadyLuvSexxy said:

Yeah,I never knew what the Krispy Kreme hype was all about.The donuts are too sweet and sugary.Each donut must have 1000 calories,lol.Dunkin' Donuts is superior in every way.



I went to Sbarro a few months ago.We have it in our local malls.It's good,but I won't really miss it if it shuts down.

I stopped going to Sbarro's when I found a screw in my pizza. Luckily I didn't chip a tooth. Oh wait, I did go once more many many years later and had some spaghetti that exited my body almost as quickly as it entered. Not cool. Good riddance.

Krispy Kreme... processed sugar in the shape of a circle. Talk about a sugar rush. Still can't believe how quickly their vanishing around town.

ThreadBare said:

I'm tryin'a help, Ike!

SoulAlive said:

I used to like it as a teen.

thekidsgirl said:

I think we only just GOT Krispy Kreme here in 2006

sbarro! oh no!

CalhounSq said:

No you didn't call me Ike!

*pullin out the first aid kit* y'all are a mess...lol.

I know places like Chipotle will never have to worry about goin' down. The one in my neighborhood is always packed. Apparently the giant burrito things are the staple diet of the pot head gamers in the area.

LadyLuvSexxy said:

I'm not a pot head or a gamer, or anything of the sort, but them burritos are THE.SHIT. I think I'll have to get one for lunch today

yeah Chipotle is great,isn't it? Those burritos are delicious.

Should Pizza Hut be added to this list? It looks like its parent company is looking to change the name of the restaurant.

http://articles.moneycent...?GT1=33009

Pizza Hut to change its name?
The iconic restaurant chain is reportedly set to slice pizza from its name in a bid to spice up its image.

By Catherine Holahan
MSN Money

Blame recession cuts. Pizza Hut reportedly is slicing the "pizza" from its name. The fast food chain will now be known simply as "The Hut."

The chain, which has recently expanded its menu beyond pizza to include pasta, could not immediately be reached for comment Friday. Media and advertising trade publication MediaWeek characterized the name change as an attempt to transform its stores into hip hangouts. There are more than 10,000 Pizza Huts worldwide.

The new "hut" stores will be more than a place to simply pick up some take-out, according to MediaWeek. They will include televisions that broadcast CBS programs such as "Wheel of Fortune" and "Entertainment Tonight."

The company has tried to become more hip and youth-friendly in recent months. In April, it introduced the Pizza Hut "Twintern," an employee who uses the online service Twitter to update customers about store events and pop culture news.

That name change won't do JACK SHI-ITE for them. Their pizza is so icky and bland. I can't handle it anymore but it's the only local delivery spot when I'm at my aunt's. Thank GOD for Italian Fiesta here in Chicago.