Quizno's - on the cursed corner of death by the Desert Foothills / Chandler road Safeway intersection has gone to the ovens. I went there once since it was opened, and they seemed nice enough, but no promotion and a Subway 52 feet away probably did them in. Also - let's not forget the stank on that corner - where every restaurant is one of two things - dead, or dying.
This is the beginning of the end for Ahwatukee.
The lady that cuts my hair said she was moving to another salon because there was no place left to get lunch on that end of Chandler, and business was dropping off. When you can't sell $10 haircuts the bell is ringing for you.
Quizno's - we hardly knew ya. Ahwatukee - ditto...
Ok Bob - what have you got for a new pizza concept?
Boss - I got a winner! A certified, gold plated winner!
I'm all ears Bob - what IS IT?
We create a pizza place where customers buy the pizza raw and have to cook it themselves!
Why would someone want to do that? Is it cheaper?
Nope - it's actually more expensive!
Well, does it taste better made at home?
Nope, amateurs cook it at home in ovens that can't get a high enough temperature!
Well, is it faster?
Nope, between watching it be made, taking it home and cooking it, it takes way longer!
So Bob, I'm confused - why would something like this be successful?
Boss - we tell 'em that if they don't buy it and cook it at home, they don't love their family.
Bob?
Boss?
You're fired.
While not necessarily a restaurant, the Fresh and Easy in the mall on 48 and Ray with the Goodwill has put on it's organic Birkenstocks for the last time. Had a good selection of pre-made dinners and sides that were good for the college crowd, but alas, when you give away $20 of coupons with every $10 purchase you may have a problem with your business model. This one has obtained nirvana and shifted to another state of consciousness. Ahwatukee claims another victim....
