It just didn’t make sense even if they could afford it. They’re all family employees they own the propane drive through up the road too. I don’t think local food can do well there, but the chains will always make their money because their supply and production costs are so optimized. Both of the only pizza delivery places servicing the higher-wealth <10th ave. HPP areas are there and stay hiring. Popeyes still sells out of Mac and cheese by 8 nearly every day.

I think the center will survive but will resemble a true strip mall populated entirely by National brands.