Fast Food Talk (KFC on 132nd - Closed)

[Busguy2010]

I’m eating Time Out Chicken tonight. Man, a location at the abandoned 132nd St KFC parcel would be perfect for a Time Out West location ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

I'm interested in how that went... I haven't been there since they closed and reopened, so going on 2 years I think. Any menu changes, recipe changes, etc? My favorite things there are of course the chicken, fries, cole slaw, the beans were my absolute favorite (I loved the addition of lima beans, black beans, and pineapple) and the Big Bob Burger. Oh and the prices as well...

[Omaha Cowboy]

I’m eating Time Out Chicken tonight. Man, a location at the abandoned 132nd St KFC parcel would be perfect for a Time Out West location ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

I'm interested in how that went... I haven't been there since they closed and reopened, so going on 2 years I think. Any menu changes, recipe changes, etc? My favorite things there are of course the chicken, fries, cole slaw, the beans were my absolute favorite (I loved the addition of lima beans, black beans, and pineapple) and the Big Bob Burger. Oh and the prices as well...

I had a 3 piece fried chicken dinner, fries, Cole slaw and a small order of the dirty rice.. Strawberry soda and a slice of sweet potato pie..

I, obviously, didn’t eat it all..but I have an additional lunch meal for tomorrow. The fried chicken was on point. The fries- delicious and the dirty rice/cole slaw great. Having a strawberry soda with this meal is a must have. I’m saving the sweet potato pie for a dessert tomorrow.. Same old Time Out. Which was delicious as usual...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[Busguy2010]

If its the same old Time Out, then I need to get by butt over there soon!

I would order the 3 piece with fries, cole slaw, beans, a Bob Burger and a peach dessert... Hope I can make it sooner than later.

[nativeomahan]

KFC rested on its laurels far too long. I can’t think of a chicken place in Omaha that doesn’t have better chicken, and better service, than KFC.

[nebugeater]

KFC rested on its laurels far too long. I can’t think of a chicken place in Omaha that doesn’t have better chicken, and better service, than KFC.

It is a moot point now but the last year plus of Millard Roadhouse didn’t make the mark.

[Omaha Cowboy]

KFC rested on its laurels far too long. I can’t think of a chicken place in Omaha that doesn’t have better chicken, and better service, than KFC.

It is a moot point now but the last year plus of Millard Roadhouse didn’t make the mark.

Yeah, I would agree, on both counts..

As it relates to KFC, I’ve never been a huge fan..but this location was so hit and miss..and shoddily ran over the past few years, I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[Omaha Cowboy]

2 months now and the building it still collecting dust.. Not finding any evidence of a replacement restaurant..

It’ll be interesting to see his long this location stays vacated...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[bbinks]

Is this building for sale, or lease? I don't if that makes much of a difference. I'm not finding a listing either way.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Yeah.. Me neither. Not finding any listings..

Interesting to see what becomes of this property. I can’t imagine it being a long term vacated building..given it’s prime location...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[Busguy2010]

Maybe the current owner has an affiliation with another fast food chain... Also KFC is part of YUM foods which carries a lot of other brands that could make it an in-house change. I don't really care to dig on it, just a thought if they aren't looking to sell.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Maybe the current owner has an affiliation with another fast food chain... Also KFC is part of YUM foods which carries a lot of other brands that could make it an in-house change. I don't really care to dig on it, just a thought if they aren't looking to sell.

That’s a good possibility too. All the KFC signage has been down, and before the snow meltdown, the property was an unplowed eyesore amongst the robust, healthy eateries that surround it...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[bgcubsfn]

I drove by that location today and it looked like the drive thru area was painted A&W orange. I wouldn't mind seeing a Long John Silvers/A&W combo store, since they're owned by Yum Brands. It would be a great location for our first Jack in the Box. I use to be a Restaurant Manager in my "past life: so I still get the trade magazines, and Jack in the Box wants to be in all 50 states in the next 3 years.

[bbinks]

I drove by that location today and it looked like the drive thru area was painted A&W orange. I wouldn't mind seeing a Long John Silvers/A&W combo store, since they're owned by Yum Brands. It would be a great location for our first Jack in the Box. I use to be a Restaurant Manager in my "past life: so I still get the trade magazines, and Jack in the Box wants to be in all 50 states in the next 3 years.

That area had a LJS. I'm not sure how busy it was. They, and a long running clothing store (Post & Nickle), sold to CVS.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I drove by that location today and it looked like the drive thru area was painted A&W orange. I wouldn't mind seeing a Long John Silvers/A&W combo store, since they're owned by Yum Brands. It would be a great location for our first Jack in the Box. I use to be a Restaurant Manager in my "past life: so I still get the trade magazines, and Jack in the Box wants to be in all 50 states in the next 3 years.

That area had a LJS. I'm not sure how busy it was. They, and a long running clothing store (Post & Nickle), sold to CVS.

I’d like to see a Jack in the Box at this location for sure..

But, unfortunately (at least for me) this place is definitely going to be a Pepperjax. I, too, drove by the location today and saw a “Notice” sign on the door which indicated the new occupants at this parcel are applying for a Liquor License- and right underneath that, it indicated the new occupants name- “Pepperjax” …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[jessep28]

Maybe the lease was up, and it was an opportunity to get out of that strip mall bay without building new. I'd honestly like to see an established place with quality food and good customer service like Culver's expand in the state instead of another burger chain.

[Busguy2010]

It doesn't matter, but I had Jack in the Box a couple times and it made me wanna puke. Can someone describe the allure of that place?

[Busguy2010]

Odd.

1.) The 132nd and Center spot I believe was the original location.
2.) I don't recall any other location having a drive-thru.

Best of luck to them in the spot, I guess.

72nd & Ames might have a drive thru. It's a freestanding location that remodeled into the old Baker's Gas or Kwik Trip.

I thought 72nd & Ames did. Was kinda wondering if the 84th & Park Dr one does.

Upon further review, it does not appear either does. The one on 84th has a drive thru behind it, but it is for an attached Jimmy John's.

[jessep28]

It doesn't matter, but I had Jack in the Box a couple times and it made me wanna puke. Can someone describe the allure of that place?

Lol, the only thing I can think of when I hear that place mentioned is their E. coli scandal back in the early 90's.

[Brad]

Lol, the only thing I can think of when I hear that place mentioned is their E. coli scandal back in the early 90's.

PepperJax or KFC? The first PepperJax didn't open until the early 2000's

[jessep28]

Lol, the only thing I can think of when I hear that place mentioned is their E. coli scandal back in the early 90's.

PepperJax or KFC? The first PepperJax didn't open until the early 2000's

Sorry about the confusion. I was replying to Busguy's comment about Jack in the Box.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Ja ... i_outbreak

[Omaha Cowboy]

Jack in the Box is nothing special. It’s okay. Kind of like several other franchise fast food chains..I’ve just found it strange they’ve never entered the Omaha/Nebraska market..

What we really need in Omaha is Whataburger. I’ll be down in Dallas visiting family in about 3 weeks and one of the first places I’m stopping is Whataburger. It’s been since before the Pandemic that I’ve had my fix, lol..

PS- Before somebody mentions it, I know Whataburger is expanding into the KC market.. Lucky bas!ards …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Busguy2010]

Whataburger is the one I'm waiting for. Over the years there have been a number of market entry fast food joints that have been meh for me. Panda Express, Chikfila, Canes, Taco Bueno to name a few... And a couple realistic future possibilities in Steak n Shake and Jack in the Box. But Whataburger would be my slam dunk. If in a good location close to me, I'd easily get that once a week and die a happy man.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Whataburger is the one I'm waiting for. Whataburger would be my slam dunk.

I completely agree..And they only need to move about 180 or so miles to the north along I-29, and our dream will become reality …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[bbinks]

Whataburger is the one I'm waiting for. Over the years there have been a number of market entry fast food joints that have been meh for me. Panda Express, Chikfila, Canes, Taco Bueno to name a few... And a couple realistic future possibilities in Steak n Shake and Jack in the Box. But Whataburger would be my slam dunk. If in a good location close to me, I'd easily get that once a week and die a happy man.

If Steak 'n Shake is like Steak & Fry that used to be in the Westroads... meh...

Whataburger I'd take. As a New Mexico native. Blake's I'd take too. But I don't think they'll leave NM.

[ChadJK]

We had access to several of the mentioned places when we lived in Oklahoma.

I was always underwhelmed by Whataburger when we lived in Tulsa. For me, it's just another fast food burger chain. I think a lot of the fascination comes from the "you want what you can't have" phenomenon so since it's not in Omaha people want it.

Jack in the Box is a place I seemed to have fond memories of from when I lived in California, but every time we ate there in Oklahoma we were disappointed.

I was surprised Taco Bueno didn't succeed at all. When we lived in Tulsa it was easily more popular than Taco Bell. So, you'd think they'd at least manage to get by if they came to Omaha, but apparently not.

Steak-n-Shake is extremely similar to Freddy's to the point that if you have one do you really need the other? I seem to remember hearing the chain was struggling:

[damonhynes]

We had access to several of the mentioned places when we lived in Oklahoma.

I was always underwhelmed by Whataburger when we lived in Tulsa. For me, it's just another fast food burger chain. I think a lot of the fascination comes from the "you want what you can't have" phenomenon so since it's not in Omaha people want it.

Jack in the Box is a place I seemed to have fond memories of from when I lived in California, but every time we ate there in Oklahoma we were disappointed.

I was surprised Taco Bueno didn't succeed at all. When we lived in Tulsa it was easily more popular than Taco Bell. So, you'd think they'd at least manage to get by if they came to Omaha, but apparently not.

Steak-n-Shake is extremely similar to Freddy's to the point that if you have one do you really need the other? I seem to remember hearing the chain was struggling:

SNS is a comprehensive train wreck. I'd been patronizing them for over forty years, and I said enough in Jan, 2020.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I was always underwhelmed by Whataburger when we lived in Tulsa. For me, it's just another fast food burger chain. I think a lot of the fascination comes from the "you want what you can't have" phenomenon so since it's not in Omaha people want it.

I think your fascination point rings true in many cases. Chick Fil A comes to mind almost immediately. The amount of hysteria created when they finally committed to the Omaha market 10 years ago was unreal. When I finally tried the place out, I liked it. But it didn’t knock my socks off..

Everyone has a different palate that’s for sure. My sister will argue with anyone that the best fast food burger out there is In ‘n Out. I think they’re okay.. But I’ll take Whataburger ALL day over any fast food burger I’ve tried. I have family in DFW and Dallas has always been like a 2nd home to me after Omaha. For me, it’s not that “want what I can’t have” aspect as much as I just like the place- and if they ever make it to the Omaha market, I’ll likely gain 15-20 pounds in the first year lol …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Busguy2010]

I don't think Freddy's is extremely similar to Steal n Shake. Definitely some similarities with the fries and the fry seasoning, sort of similar decor. I mean, it's pretty obvious Freddy's plays off of Steak N Shake. But the service is different and a lot of the food is markedly different. Especially the ice cream selection. That said, I don't really care for Freddy's, nor really Steak n Shake anymore. If Steak n Shake moved to Omaha, I bet I'd rarely get it. Whataburger on the other hand, I find to be much better.