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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Oct 17, 2024 17:22:58 GMT
A Denny’s opened in Glasgow around 2019 time, however the reviews were generally pretty terrible and it never reopened after the first Covid lockdown The big flop was Chick-fil-A who opened one in Reading in October 2019 and a second in some Scottish holiday complex. The Reading one attracted huge protests and within eight days the shopping centre announced the lease wouldn't be renewed beyond six months. Chick-fil-A also announced a shift in its donation policies around this time. They're going to try again next year with a launch of five so we'll see how they go. But I suspect some of their policies will still be problematic. In particular the refusal to open on Sundays may be off-putting to centres (and licensing) if it's going to result in a gap in provision on that day. The Chick-fil-A one was a strange one. People turned up to protest its homophobic owner, but it was in the Oracle, which belongs to some Emiratis. |
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Post by nobodyimportant on Oct 17, 2024 17:27:57 GMT
On Reddit I got negged into submission for saying that I didn't know the UK had drive-throughs. In my head this is a distinctly American thing, and I've never seen nor frequented one. People didn't believe my story, but it's true. The ones I know of are all hidden away in places where nobody outside a car, and usually nobody who isn't specifically after the drive-through, would ever go. Usually in the most remote corners of car-centric retail parks. As such I too have never actually laid eyes on one. |
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Post by aargauer on Oct 17, 2024 17:57:49 GMT
On Reddit I got negged into submission for saying that I didn't know the UK had drive-throughs. In my head this is a distinctly American thing, and I've never seen nor frequented one. People didn't believe my story, but it's true. The ones I know of are all hidden away in places where nobody outside a car, and usually nobody who isn't specifically after the drive-through, would ever go. Usually in the most remote corners of car-centric retail parks. As such I too have never actually laid eyes on one. Never driven. Also am a vegan - most chains aren't really to my taste even if they have a desultory offering. |
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Post by nobodyimportant on Oct 17, 2024 18:59:58 GMT
Actually, I tell a lie, I have seen one - the McDonalds in Penrith right by the station has a drive through. If you're waiting at the far northern end of the southbound platform you can hear all the orders being placed(but not actually see it from there)
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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Oct 17, 2024 19:53:02 GMT
I'm baffled that anyone hasn't seen one! I can think of two on the A6 in Hazel Grove alone.
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Post by john07 on Oct 17, 2024 22:04:24 GMT
I have seen plenty of McDonald’s drive-throughs but have not eaten in one and never will. It makes me want to puke to think of it.
I never eat burgers unless I cannot get away with it. In particular I would not eat anything from McDonalds. Also I have never and would never eat anything from a drive-through of any description.
I do recall a trip to Dublin many years ago over Easter. At the time Dublin seemed to close on Good Friday and the only eateries open were shit burger joints. I am sure that Dublin is very different now but it was traumatic at the time.
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Post by sanders on Oct 18, 2024 5:05:57 GMT
I've seen drive through Starbucks too. Not a coffee shop I visit. Still, drive throughs are everywhere now. Build things for people, not cars.
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Oct 18, 2024 5:24:46 GMT
I've seen drive through Starbucks too. Not a coffee shop I visit. Still, drive throughs are everywhere now. Build things for people, not cars. I wonder who it is that drives those cars? |
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Post by sanders on Oct 18, 2024 5:56:04 GMT
I've seen drive through Starbucks too. Not a coffee shop I visit. Still, drive throughs are everywhere now. Build things for people, not cars. I wonder who it is that drives those cars? Ideally nobody with the ULEZ etc. Roads much quieter in London now. You're welcome to your car, obviously. |
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Post by iainbhx on Oct 18, 2024 6:06:18 GMT
I've seen drive through Starbucks too. Not a coffee shop I visit. Still, drive throughs are everywhere now. Build things for people, not cars. I wonder who it is that drives those cars? I don't drive a lot, like 4 times this year, which you should all be happy about because I am a very bad driver. One of those 4 trips involved the Maccies drive thru. I suppose I'm not people as well. I do like a McMuffin occasionally, but the burgers are not brilliant but our nearest Maccies is a bit shit. They do have very good coffee for the price point. I will be interested to try Wendy's in the UK if I see one, it's been a long time but I remember them as being clearly the best of the big chains when I lived in the US. Taco Bell is absolutely filthy. Would only go for the horror value. There again UK "Mexican" is pretty poor anyway. |
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Post by sanders on Oct 18, 2024 6:09:56 GMT
I wonder who it is that drives those cars? I don't drive a lot, like 4 times this year, which you should all be happy about because I am a very bad driver. One of those 4 trips involved the Maccies drive thru. I suppose I'm not people as well. I do like a McMuffin occasionally, but the burgers are not brilliant but our nearest Maccies is a bit shit. They do have very good coffee for the price point. I will be interested to try Wendy's in the UK if I see one, it's been a long time but I remember them as being clearly the best of the big chains when I lived in the US. Taco Bell is absolutely filthy. Would only go for the horror value. There again UK "Mexican" is pretty poor anyway. Where's the food in your picture? Doesn't look like a drive thru. |
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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Oct 18, 2024 7:27:34 GMT
There seem to be drive-through coffee shops at a lot of motorway services now.
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Post by sanders on Oct 18, 2024 7:29:42 GMT
I wonder who it is that drives those cars? Taco Bell is absolutely filthy. Would only go for the horror value. There again UK "Mexican" is pretty poor anyway. Homies on Donkeys is very good. It's nearby to this seat (Leytonstone). |
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Oct 18, 2024 7:31:52 GMT
I wonder who it is that drives those cars? Ideally nobody with the ULEZ etc. Roads much quieter in London now. You're welcome to your car, obviously. That's kind of you. I think you may misunderstand how ULEZ operates. Firstly it only applies in London, where most of us don't live, secondly most cars are compliant so it makes no difference to most people. I very rarely use Drive-thrus myself, only on occasion when one of my kids harrasses me into getting some chicken nuggets or some such shit from McDonalds. My fast food of choice is KFC - there's a drive-thru near me but I have never used it - I always go into the restaurant to place my order, so I can check it has been satisfied correctly when I collect it (not always guaranteed - same reason I never order takeaway delivery). Personally if drive-thrus ceased to exist, it would cause me zero inconvenience. Clearly though, judging by the constant queues, lots of people find them convenient to use. Two non-drivers on this thread have mentioned that they have never even seen a drive-thru. I fail to see therefore how their existance causes any problems for those who choose not to use them. |
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Post by sanders on Oct 18, 2024 7:36:20 GMT
Ideally nobody with the ULEZ etc. Roads much quieter in London now. You're welcome to your car, obviously. That's kind of you. I think you may misunderstand how ULEZ operates. Firstly it only applies in London, where most of us don't live, secondly most cars are compliant so it makes no difference to most people. I very rarely use Drive-thrus myself, only on occasion when one of my kids harrasses me into getting some chicken nuggets or some such shit from McDonalds. My fast food of choice is KFC - there's a drive-thru near me but I have never used it - I always go into the restaurant to place my order, so I can check it has been satisfied correctly when I collect it (not always guaranteed - same reason I never order takeaway delivery). Personally if drive-thrus ceased to exist, it would cause me zero inconvenience. Clearly though, judging by the constant queues, lots of people find them convenient to use. Two non-drivers on this thread have mentioned that they have never even seen a drive-thru. I fail to see therefore how their existance causes any problems for those who choose not to use them. Hence my etc when mentioneing ULEZ. I like seeing similar schemes elsewhere. Oxford has a ZEZ now too. Got that to look forward to. My wife and I hope to have kids soon. I can't drive for medical reasons, so some might suggest my antipathy to cars comes from that handicap. KFC is excellent. Pester power works wonders. |
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Oct 18, 2024 8:17:33 GMT
That's kind of you. I think you may misunderstand how ULEZ operates. Firstly it only applies in London, where most of us don't live, secondly most cars are compliant so it makes no difference to most people. I very rarely use Drive-thrus myself, only on occasion when one of my kids harrasses me into getting some chicken nuggets or some such shit from McDonalds. My fast food of choice is KFC - there's a drive-thru near me but I have never used it - I always go into the restaurant to place my order, so I can check it has been satisfied correctly when I collect it (not always guaranteed - same reason I never order takeaway delivery). Personally if drive-thrus ceased to exist, it would cause me zero inconvenience. Clearly though, judging by the constant queues, lots of people find them convenient to use. Two non-drivers on this thread have mentioned that they have never even seen a drive-thru. I fail to see therefore how their existance causes any problems for those who choose not to use them. Hence my etc when mentioneing ULEZ. I like seeing similar schemes elsewhere. Oxford has a ZEZ now too. Got that to look forward to. My wife and I hope to have kids soon. I can't drive for medical reasons, so some might suggest my antipathy to cars comes from that handicap. KFC is excellent. Pester power works wonders. You still haven't explained how drive-thrus cause you any inconvenience or problem. If your issue is that people are using their cars, then it is still the case that most normal people who live outside London would drive to their nearest McDonalds/KFC whatever (alternatively they would book a delivery, which also necessitates the use of motorised transport). A lot of drive-thrus are located on major arterial routes (for example when I mentioned my daughter forcing me to go to one, it is usually one on the A41, on the route between her house and my mother's, in other words I would not be driving to that location specifically to go there but would otherwise be driving past. No additional driving is involved). I get the impression you just want to interfere in other people's lives for no reason other than you (think you) can. I think you have joined the right party in that case.. |
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Post by sanders on Oct 18, 2024 8:24:22 GMT
Hence my etc when mentioneing ULEZ. I like seeing similar schemes elsewhere. Oxford has a ZEZ now too. Got that to look forward to. My wife and I hope to have kids soon. I can't drive for medical reasons, so some might suggest my antipathy to cars comes from that handicap. KFC is excellent. Pester power works wonders. You still haven't explained how drive-thrus cause you any inconvenience or problem. If your issue is that people are using their cars, then it is still the case that most normal people who live outside London would drive to their nearest McDonalds/KFC whatever (alternatively they would book a delivery, which also necessitates the use of motorised transport). A lot of drive-thrus are located on major arterial routes (for example when I mentioned my daughter forcing me to go to one, it is usually one on the A41, on the route between her house and my mother's, in other words I would not be driving to that location specifically to go there but would otherwise be driving past. No additional driving is involved). I get the impression you just want to interfere in other people's lives for no reason other than you (think you) can. I think you have joined the right party in that case.. This shouldn't be necessary though, really. It's not about interfering with people. It's about better public transport ultimately. Albeit public transport for those who want it. What party your join is up to you - though if it's Reform may I politely point out that it's a cult and Farage doesn't seem to give two hoots about being an MP |
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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Oct 18, 2024 10:48:40 GMT
Hence my etc when mentioneing ULEZ. I like seeing similar schemes elsewhere. Oxford has a ZEZ now too. Got that to look forward to. My wife and I hope to have kids soon. I can't drive for medical reasons, so some might suggest my antipathy to cars comes from that handicap. KFC is excellent. Pester power works wonders. You still haven't explained how drive-thrus cause you any inconvenience or problem. If your issue is that people are using their cars, then it is still the case that most normal people who live outside London would drive to their nearest McDonalds/KFC whatever (alternatively they would book a delivery, which also necessitates the use of motorised transport). A lot of drive-thrus are located on major arterial routes (for example when I mentioned my daughter forcing me to go to one, it is usually one on the A41, on the route between her house and my mother's, in other words I would not be driving to that location specifically to go there but would otherwise be driving past. No additional driving is involved). I get the impression you just want to interfere in other people's lives for no reason other than you (think you) can. I think you have joined the right party in that case.. Let alone anyone travelling on business, travelling cross-country, tradesmen on a break etc. |
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Post by sanders on Oct 18, 2024 10:50:51 GMT
You still haven't explained how drive-thrus cause you any inconvenience or problem. If your issue is that people are using their cars, then it is still the case that most normal people who live outside London would drive to their nearest McDonalds/KFC whatever (alternatively they would book a delivery, which also necessitates the use of motorised transport). A lot of drive-thrus are located on major arterial routes (for example when I mentioned my daughter forcing me to go to one, it is usually one on the A41, on the route between her house and my mother's, in other words I would not be driving to that location specifically to go there but would otherwise be driving past. No additional driving is involved). I get the impression you just want to interfere in other people's lives for no reason other than you (think you) can. I think you have joined the right party in that case.. tradesmen on a break etc. What's wrong with taking a coach? |
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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Oct 18, 2024 10:58:47 GMT
Let alone anyone travelling on business, travelling cross-country, tradesmen on a break etc. What's wrong with taking a coach? You've never travelled for work, have you? |
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