Carlos O'Kelly (closed?)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:30 pm

Carlos O'Kelly's closes Sioux City location

DAVE DREESZEN @siouxcityjournal.com wrote:Other closings this week included Carlos O'Kelly's only location in Omaha, and locations in Des Moines and Ames, Iowa. Iowa locations in Mason City, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City remain open.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:44 am

Closed as of Monday. I'd attach the pic of the sign up on the window but it's too big to upload and I'm on my mobile.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:55 am

My wife is from Marion, IA, where the chain started. We recently visited there two weekends ago and I noticed that they really increased their prices. Most meals were between $11-15. For casual Mexican food, that is overpriced. Most other restaurants of this calibur would be in the $9-11 range for most meals. They must have known that business was struggling and trying to make up for it by increasing the prices.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:30 am

I drive by this Omaha location daily. In the past year or so I can't recall a time when their parking lot was more than 1/4 full.

It will be interesting to see what goes in its place.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:55 am

One of the worst restaurants ever.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:56 pm

They are gutting this place right now

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:33 pm

Coyote wrote:They are gutting this place right now

Removing equipment or tearing out walls?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:46 pm

Brad wrote:
Coyote wrote:They are gutting this place right now
Removing equipment or tearing out walls?

It looked like they were taking out cheap racks and petty stuff. All the good stuff must already be gone.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:32 pm

I never understood the idea behind a "Mexican" restaurant named Kelly. Just dumb.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:38 pm

Place is now unrecognizable. All signs are gone. Only the color scheme gives away what once was here.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:52 pm

The website indicates only one location, in Wichita, remains open.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:16 pm

Wednesday:

Friday:

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:28 pm

At about 5:30 PM there were 3-4 pickup trucks loading up what looked like the booth seating.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:58 am

Not sure there are any left in the area now but the coupon section of the Sunday OWH has a $5 off coupon for Carlos O'Kelly's today if you need it!

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 5:12 pm

Most of the equipment was removed today. Semi trailer and a forklift loading several large pieces of kitchen equipment and storage racks.

BPHusker · Post by **BPHusker** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:34 pm

I wonder if they have anyone lined up to move into the building...?

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:29 pm

BPHusker wrote:I wonder if they have anyone lined up to move into the building...?

Following the same speed that the one in Bellevue saw when Chic Fil Lay took over. We will have to see if the next step is demo!

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:51 pm

Actually, that's the report I heard: Chick-Fil-A is moving into Carlos O'Kelly's on Maple Street.

I agree with the point that a Mexican restaurant shouldn't be named "O'Kelly's", and I don't know how authentic it is, but I've always enjoyed it. Sad to see it go...

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:48 pm

nebugeater wrote:
Following the same speed that the one in Bellevue saw when Chic Fil Lay took over. We will have to see if the next step is demo!

What was that demo timeframe after carlos closing?

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:55 am

bbinks wrote:
nebugeater wrote:
Following the same speed that the one in Bellevue saw when Chic Fil Lay took over. We will have to see if the next step is demo!
What was that demo timeframe after carlos closing?

They emptied the building and it was demoted and gone in about 10 days after everything was removed from what I remember.

Jimmyd · Post by **Jimmyd** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:24 pm

Was it just me, or are the for sale signs gone? Would love to see a Chick Fil A
Thanks for any response

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:16 pm

Funny you asked, I drove by there yesterday to see if anything was new, but didn't notice the signs being gone, I'll check tomorrow

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:32 pm

Signs have been gone for about 3 weeks.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:08 pm

Jimmyd wrote:Was it just me, or are the for sale signs gone? Would love to see a Chick Fil A
Thanks for any response

That's what replaced them in Bellevue.

I thought this store closed years ago.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:49 pm

I've heard from several sources that chick-fil-a will be the replacement. Nothing in the city council agendas, permits, or real estate transfers as of yet.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:56 am

EDIT: Topics Merged

Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:29 pm

This will not be a Chick Fil A.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:35 pm

Brad wrote:This will not be a Chick Fil A.

Has a replacement been found? The other rumor I heard was Dunkin Donuts.

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:40 pm

Greg S wrote:
Brad wrote:This will not be a Chick Fil A.
Has a replacement been found? The other rumor I heard was Dunkin Donuts.

Greg

Yes, there is a replacement and it is nothing new to Omaha, just another location of an existing business. I just can't say what it is.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:18 pm

Not a chick-fil-a does not surprise me. All their other stand alone locations, even the not developed one on N. 72nd are company owned. The Carlos property was for rent only. Still shows as being owned by DSAG Investments. It went off the market maybe 1.5 months ago. I work nearby and noticed the signs were gone.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:50 pm

Going to be a new Raising Cane's.....did you already know that Brad?

Brad wrote:This will not be a Chick Fil A.

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 11:15 pm

Lovin this always hate driving to 72nd Dodge for Canes.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 5:51 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:Going to be a new Raising Cane's.....did you already know that Brad?

Brad wrote:This will not be a Chick Fil A.

I don't know if I am allowed to say anything yet... :;);

But yes, Jeff Beals did mention it on the air today, but he did not get it from me...

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Sun Dec 07, 2014 12:06 am

They have had job postings up since late October.

http://www.caniaccareers.com/jobs.cfm/G ... 4/ID=17476" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Brad wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:Going to be a new Raising Cane's.....did you already know that Brad?

Brad wrote:This will not be a Chick Fil A.
I don't know if I am allowed to say anything yet... :;);

But yes, Jeff Beals did mention it on the air today, but he did not get it from me...

lmdramos · Post by **lmdramos** » Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:32 am

If you go to the page it says there is also job listing for one at 72nd and Giles in addition to the Dodge, Maple, and Westroads stores. Is there one there now?

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:36 pm

No. Not yet, anyway, but a new strip mall is under development at that intersection.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:52 pm

Construction trailer installed today.

Ryan_Huskers · Post by **Ryan_Huskers** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:27 am

Raising Cane's is now open at 129th & Maple.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:40 am

Post by **BRoss** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:38 pm

Maybe it's because I'm not out in that area much, but it seems like that went up incredibly quick.

Also, maybe time for a thread title change?